One goes on writing partly because it is the only available way of earning a living. It is a hard way and… — Anthony Burgess Copy Share Image
The most important attribute of man as a moral being is the faculty of self-control. — Herbert Spencer Copy Share Image
A frequent change of role, and of the lighter sort - especially such as one does not like forcing one's self to… — Edwin Booth Copy Share Image
The mastery of any subject requires that one identify himself with the particular state of consciousness appropriate to that subject. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Creating a new theory is not like destroying an old barn and erecting a skyscraper in its place. It is rather like… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
Never stop working on your statue until the divine glory of virtue shines out on you, until you see self-mastery enthroned upon… — Plotinus Copy Share Image
“The older you get the more you realize that just because someone has an important job doesn't necessarily mean that they do… — Gary Hopkins Copy Share Image
The first film that really knocked me out was Alien by Ridley Scott. This is a great movie because no matter how… — Nicholas Ozeki Copy Share Image
“Like the body craves oxygen, the mind is desperate for certainty. It believes that without a safe foothold on reality, it will… — Jacob Nordby Copy Share Image
Can anything be imagined so ridiculous that this miserable and wretched creature, who is not so much as master of himself, but… — Michel de Montaigne Copy Share Image
What use is it to endure the Dutch Rubs and Indian Rope Burns that are politics if you can't obtain mastery over… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
From the freedom to explore comes the joy of learning. From knowledge acquired by personal initiative arises the desire for more knowledge.… — E. O. Wilson Copy Share Image
Men need to know the elemental challenges that sea and mountains present. They need to know what it is to be alive… — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image
“Enlightenment is the Goal - Love is the Game - Taking steps are the rules! - Allan Rufus” — Allan Rufus Copy Share Image
To a frog that's never left his pond, the ocean seems like a gamble. Look what he's giving up: security, mastery of… — Rumi Copy Share Image
“Quotes and notes to self – Find your inner peace! Don’t be caught up in your outer world. Pay greater attention to… — Allan Rufus Copy Share Image
Please take good care of it all, OK? Be an enlightened monarch who treats your domain with reverent responsibility. And make sure… — Rob Brezsny Copy Share Image
Spiritually evolved people, by virtue of their discipline, mastery and love, are people of extraordinary competence, and in their competence they are… — M. Scott Peck Copy Share Image
It is only perfection in the foundations that can lead to mastery of the whole...'Talent is Work' — Galina Ulanova Copy Share Image
