Quotes by John Mason

“You were born an original. Don't die a copy.””

“I have found that it is better to be alone than in the wrong company. A single conversation with the right person can be more valuable than many years of study.. ””

“An original is hard to find but easy to recognize.””

“The first rule for happiness is to avoid lengthy thinking on the past.””

“What benefit is running if you're on the wrong road?””

“The purpose of writing is to hold a mirror to nature, but too much today is written from small mirrors in vanity cases.””

“John Mason wrote a very good book that I recommend you read: An Enemy Called Average. I learned from this book: ‘Know your limits, then ignore them. The most unprofitable item ever manufactured is an excuse. Don’t sit back and take what comes. Go after what you want’ ” (excerpt from her book, A Leader in the Making).””

“The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the others find an excuse.””