“Nearly every person you meet is aiming at a situation in which he will be exempted from the drudgery of laboring with his hands. We cannot all become “lords” and “gentlemen.” — William A. Alcott Copy Share Image
“Some start in life without any leading objective at all; some with a low one; and some aim high—and just in proportion to the… — William A. Alcott Copy Share Image
“To live in idleness, even if you have the means, is not only injurious to yourself, but a species of fraud upon the community,… — William A. Alcott Copy Share Image
“Nearly every person you meet is aiming at a situation in which he will be exempted from the drudgery of laboring with his hands.… — William A. Alcott Copy Share Image
“Resolution is almost omnipotent. Those little words “try” and “begin” are sometimes great in their results. “I can’t” never accomplished anything. “I will try”… — William A. Alcott Copy Share Image
