Genius is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose.
Reading without purpose is sauntering not exercise.
What men want is not talent, it is purpose; in other words, not the power to achieve, but the will to labor.
The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
What mankind wants is not talent; it is purpose.
If aught be worse than failure from overstress of a life's prime purpose, it is to sit down content with a little success.
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