If you have a lemon, make lemonade. People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I do not believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they cannot find them, make them. It is by what we ourselves have done, and not by what others have done for us, that we shall be remembered in after ages. All who seek the roots of life dig in solitude for them. Why not go out on a limb? That is where the fruit is

Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching is reminding others that they know just as well as you. You are all learners, doers, teachers. Some people walk in the rain. Others just get wet. Until you try, you do not know what you cannot do. One cannot govern with buts. Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them. Self-image sets the boundaries of individual accomplishment.

It is by what we ourselves have done, and not by what others have done for us, that we shall be remembered in after ages. If you are not fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm. Stop freewheeling, get into gear, and do something with your life. There are so many avenues to explore, so why not explore them? Never be afraid to step into the unknown, into the new. Do it fearlessly, always expecting the very best as you do so. When one door closes another opens. Expect that new door to reveal even greater wonders and glories and surprises. Feel yourself grow with every experience. And look for the reason for it First we will be best, and then we will be first.

Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they are yours. Stop freewheeling, get into gear, and do something with your life. There are so many avenues to explore, so why not explore them? Never be afraid to step into the unknown, into the new. Do it fearlessly, always expecting the very best as you do so. In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better aim at something high. In times of stress, be bold and valiant. Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself, and dares to become involved in experimenting with his own life. You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Do not let yourself indulge in vain wishes. Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them. The Universe Law is impartial. It will give you anything you believe. It will throw you garbage or roses depending on the energy you put in. You are the one in charge, and you must accept that and stand alone. If you think God is coming down to fix things for you, forget it. God is out playing golf

In times of stress, be bold and valiant. There is a time for departure even when there is no certain place to go. Instead of seeing the rug being pulled from under us, we can learn to dance on a shifting carpet. Do not compromise yourself. You are all you have got. Have no fear of perfection you will never reach it.