All achievement, all earned riches, have their beginning in an idea.
One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.
To copy others is necessary, but to copy oneself is pathetic
The best of artists has no conception that the marble alone does not contain within itself.
There is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, that to institute a new order of things
Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success and, above all, love.
Results! Why, man, I have gotten a lot of results. I know several thousand things that won't work.
Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.
Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be. If we do our best, we are a success.
The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.
You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.
Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you.
The majority of people who fail to accumulate money sufficient for their needs are, generally, easily influenced by the opinion of others.
If you can't make it good, at least make it look good.
Great companies are built on great products.
I am easily satisfied with the very best.
The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one's destiny to do, and then do it.
If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend six hours sharpening my axe.
Get around people who have something of value to share with you. Their impact will continue to have a significant effect on your life long they have departed.
If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.