It is the idle man, not the great worker, who is always complaining that he has no time or opportunity. Orison Swett Marden complaingreatidle Change image and share on social
The ability to cultivate friends is a powerful aid to success. It is capital which will stand by one when panics come, when banks fail, when business concerns go to the wall. Orison Swett Marden abilityaidbank Change image and share on social
Many a man has finally succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If he had never met defeat he would never have known any great victory. Orison Swett Marden defeateffortfail Change image and share on social
Achievement is not always success, while reputed failure often is. It is honest endeavor, persistent effort to do the best possible under any and all circumstances. Orison Swett Marden achievementcircumstanceeffort Change image and share on social
Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours. Orison Swett Marden bribechildcoax Change image and share on social
Many a man owes his advancement very largely to his ability to converse well. The ability to interest people in your conversation, to hold them, is a great power. Orison Swett Marden abilityadvancementconversation Change image and share on social
What is needed by him who would succeed in the highest degree possible is careful planning. He is to accumulate reserved power, that he may be equal to all emergencies. Orison Swett Marden accumulatecarefuldegree Change image and share on social
Character is the indelible mark that determines the only true value of all people and all their work. Orison Swett Marden characterdetermineindelible Change image and share on social
Existence is the privilege of effort, and when that privilege is met like a man, opportunities to succeed along the line of your aptitude will come faster than you can use them. Orison Swett Marden aptitudeeffortexistence Change image and share on social
When God calls a man to be upright and pure and generous, he also calls him to be intelligent and skillful, and strong and brave. Orison Swett Marden bravecallgenerous Change image and share on social