~ Where there is movement, there is improvement. ~
~ The improvement of the mind improves the heart and corrects the understanding. ~
~ To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. ~
~ There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self. ~
~ Improvement makes straight roads; but the crooked roads without improvement are roads of genius. ~
~ Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves. ~
~ Retire into yourself as much as possible. Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one. People learn as they teach. ~
~ Real improvement is of slow growth only. ~
~ Improvement is nature. ~
~ Judge of thine improvement, not by what thou speakest or writest, but by the firmness of thy mind, and the government of thy passions and affections. ~
~ Our lives improve only when we take chances - and the first and most difficult risk we can take is to be honest with ourselves ~
~ It's the most unhappy people who most fear change. ~