It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.
George Washington CarverRead
Let us rejoice at the many unexplored fields in which there is unlimited fame and fortune to the successful explorer . . .
Interpretation
The quote encourages us to celebrate the vast opportunities available to those who dare to explore and innovate.
George Washington Carver's quote emphasizes the importance of exploration and the potential for success that comes with it. He invites us to recognize and rejoice in the numerous opportunities that remain uncharted, suggesting that those who are willing to embark on new adventures will find fame and fortune in their endeavors. This reflects the spirit of innovation and the rewards that come from taking risks and venturing into the unknown.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire young entrepreneurs.
It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success.
We have become 99 percent money mad. The method of living at home modestly and within our income, laying a little by systematically for the proverbial rainy day which is due to come, can almost be listed among the lost arts.
I would never allow anyone to give me money, no difference how badly I needed it. I wanted literally to earn my living.
Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.
God is going to reveal to us things He never revealed before if we put our hands in His. No books ever go into my laboratory. The thing I am to do and the way of doing it are revealed to me. I never have to grope for methods. The method is revealed to me the moment I am inspired to create something new. Without God to draw aside the curtain I would be helpless.
Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.
Achievement; the death of endeavor and the birth of disgust.
As much as 80% of adult "success" comes from EQ.
How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success.
What is the recipe for successful achievement? Choose a career you love. Give it the best there is in you. Seize your opportunities. And be a member of the team.
Without the element of uncertainty, the bringing off of even, the greatest business triumph would be dull, routine, and eminently unsatisfying.
I just do what I got to do and go out and be myself, on and off the court, and take care of my obligations. That's generally your own destiny-knowing what you have to take care of.
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