Genius involves both envy and calumny.

Do you find yourself making excuses when you do not perform? Shed the excuses and face reality. Excuses are the loser's way out. They will mar your credibility and stunt your personal growth.

Lo! The poor Indian, whose untutored mind sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind.

Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe, Are lost on hearers that our merits know.

The grave unites; where e'en the great find rest, And blended lie th' oppressor and th' oppressed!

Act well your part, there all the honour lies.

And empty heads console with empty sound.