mindset Quotes

It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself. Infidelity does not consist in believing, or in disbelieving, it consists in professing to believe what he does not believe.

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.

The abilities of man must fall short on one side or the other, like too scanty a blanket when you are abed. If you pull it upon your shoulders, your feet are left bare; if you thrust it down to your feet, your shoulders are uncovered.

Virtues are acquired through endeavor, Which rests wholly upon yourself. So, to praise others for their virtues Can but encourage one's own efforts.

Character is much easier kept than recovered.

What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.

My mind is my own church.

It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration.

That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly.

A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.