I was always reaching out and seeking the beautiful.

My friends thought I would become a literary man.

Everyone was sorry to part with my services…

I said to myself, ‘I can do as well as that,’...

his father's desire to see him become a minister

the prize committee's decision to not allow him to design a statue

the store proprietor’s offer of a promotion

his experiences while working on ‘Evening’

Ruckstuhl was willing to give up on the girl he loved in order to pursue his love for sculpture.

Though Ruckstuhl’s ambition was discouraged by many, a few people backed his talent.

Ruckstuhl had to depend on his family for support while he studied in Paris.

Ruckstuhl’s biggest critic of his sculptural work was himself.

Failure is the first step to success.

Perfection and success go hand in hand.

Persistence can lead to success.

Success can be achieved even without talent.

whittling

competent

benign

repose