Wisdom of the day · 1 September 2026

There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.

Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.

An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it.

A river that forgets its source will dry up.

Fear grows in darkness; if you think there's a bogeyman around, turn on the light.

What we see depends mainly on what we look for.

Imagination rules the world.

If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum.

Applause is a receipt, not a bill.