Do not let your fire go out.
Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exists.. it is real.. it is possible.. it's yours.
The world you desire can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.
Do not let the hero in your soul perish.
Do not let your fire go out ... Do not let the Hero in your soul perish ... Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.
Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.
You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew.
No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.
Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.
Be The Peace You Wish To See In The World!
Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way.
The mentality and behavior of drug addicts and alcoholics is wholly irrational until you understand that they are completely powerless over their addiction and unless they have structured help they have no hope.
No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power until it is tunneled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.
Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections.
Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations.
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