Many children delight in the small and inconspicuous.
Every mystery solved brings us to the threshold of a greater one.
Rachel Carson (1907-1964) was an American marine biologist, conservationist, and writer. Many of her writings helped to advance the global environmental movement.
High standards can be contagious. But it doesn’t necessarily happen through osmosis.
Just as love is a verb, so is faith.
Nannie Helen Burroughs (1879-1961) was an American educator and religious leader.
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.
Life is progressive, no matter what our intentions.
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer. Much of his best writing occurred during the Jazz Age, with THE GREAT GATSBY being recognized as his best work.
Optimism is an essential ingredient of innovation.
Innovation is everything. When you’re on the forefront, you can see what the next innovation needs to be. When you’re behind, you have to spend your energy catching up.
Robert Noyce (1927-1990) was an American physicist and entrepreneur. Nicknamed the “Mayor of Silicon Valley”, he founded the Intel Corporation in 1968.
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
A man only learns by two things; one is reading and the other is association with smarter people.
Will Rogers (1879-1935) was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and social commentator. His humorous commentary added his own personal touch as he shared some of his life’s reflections. Born in Oklahoma, he was often referred to as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Son.”
The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best. [Taken from Hayes Inaugural Address on March 5, 1877]
The progress of society is mainly the improvement in the condition of the workingmen of the world.
Rutherford B. Hayes (1822-1893) served as the American President from 1877-1881.
A part of kindness consists in loving people more than they deserve.
The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert (1754-1824) was a French moralist and essayist. Most of his writings were published following his death.
At the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about what you’ve done with those accomplishments.
Ease is the greatest threat to progress.
Denzel Washington (born 1954) is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received numerous awards for his acting performances, including two Academy Awards.
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