Genius is the ability to act rightly without precedent – the power to do the right thing the first time.
ELBERT HUBBARDWe are punished by our sins, not for them.
More Elbert Hubbard Quotes
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Be yourself and think for yourself, and while your conclusions may not be infallible they will be nearer right than the inclusions forced upon you by those who have a personal interest in keeping you in ignorance.
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The average woman sees only the weak points in a strong man, and the good points in a weak one.
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The secret of success is this: there is no secret of success.
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I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in the hearts that love…I believe in sunshine, fresh air, friendship, calm sleep, beautiful thoughts.
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Wise Man: One who sees the storm coming before the clouds appear.
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All success consists in this: You are doing something for somebody – benefiting humanity – and the feeling of success comes from the consciousness of this.
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Responsibility is the price of freedom.
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Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.
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Freedom cannot be bestowed – it must be achieved.
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The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.
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Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit.
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Happiness is a habit—cultivate it.
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Constant effort and frequent mistakes are the stepping stones to genius.
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A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the true token of greatness.
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If you have health, you probably will be happy, and if you have health and happiness, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want.
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