"The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are." ― John Burroughs Topic(s): Great Tags: distant More From John Burroughs "I have discovered the secret of happiness – it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy." "I seldom go into a natural history museum without feeling as if I were attending a funeral." "I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see." More In Great "A great thing can only be done by a great person; and they do it without effort."― John Ruskin "A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone."― Paul Valery "Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting."― Edward de Bono