Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are – were the words of Theodore Roosevelt, who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. The quote comes from Roosevelt’s autobiography – Theodore Roosevelt, written in 1913. However, the source of this quotation comes from Squire Bill Widener…
Courage is knowing what not to fear
Courage is Knowing What Not to Fear – were the words of Plato, an ancient philosopher who lived in Athens during the 5th century BCE. The phrase comes from one of his written dialogues called Laches – a book that focuses on the definition of courage. Who Was Plato? Plato was born in Athens between…
I have not failed I just found 10000 ways
The famous Thomas Edison quote: “I have not failed I just found 10000 ways that won`t work” is based on one of his biographies. Yet this quote is not his direct words but rather a reflection of the attitude the inventor took as he was performing his countless experiments. That being said there is a…
Self-Control is Strength; Right Thought is Mastery
For most of us the lack of self control can translate into a range of negative thoughts and emotions that will constantly assail us during the day. We may keep finding ourselves experiencing the various states of mind that are neither constructive nor desirable to our present and future well-being. Thankfully if we dive deeper…
Well done is better than well said
Well done is better than well said, a short simple aphorism from Poor Richards Almanac by Benjamin Franklin with a powerful meaning. A quick simple explanation to this quote is what you do carries a much greater impact than what you say you will do. There is a similar saying by Ralph Waldo Emerson. What…