“I could have gold and roses, too, If I would work like those who do.”
Quotes to Get Motivated · Page 18
High-energy words to get you off the couch and into action.
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“And a kindly word when the work is fair Is welcomed and wanted everywhere.”
“A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated — and turned out to grass.”
“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence.”
“The person who tries to live alone will not succeed as a human being.”
“The art of progress is to preserve order amid change, and to preserve change amid order.”
“Education is the acquisition of the art of the utilisation of knowledge.”
“The mentality of mankind and the language of mankind created each other.”
“I've always been a practical person, not one to waste time pursuing unrealistic goals or dreams.”
“I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations in examples of justice and liberality.”
“Art quickens nature; care will make a face; / Neglected beauty perisheth apace.”
“Hast thou attempted greatness? then go on: / Back-turning slackens resolution.”
“If little labour, little are our gains: / Man's fortunes are according to his pains.”
“To some of us, the wresting of beauty out of language is the only thing in the world that matters.”
“Every grain of experience is food for the greedy growing soul of the artist.”