Personally, I enjoy working about 18 hours a day. Besides the short catnaps I take each day, I average about four to five hours of sleep per night.

This is the real secret of life - to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.

The painter has the Universe in his mind and hands.

I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to.'

From each according to his abilities, to each according to his needs.

Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success and, above all, love.

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy

The majority of people who fail to accumulate money sufficient for their needs are, generally, easily influenced by the opinion of others.

No man ever achieved worthwhile success who did not, at one time or other, find himself with at least one foot hanging well over the brink of failure.

Tell the audience what you're going to say, say it; then tell them what you've said.

It is easier for a tutor to command than to teach.

If you try to be anyone but yourself, you will fail; if you are not true to your own heart, you will fail. Then again, there's no success like failure

Earning happiness means doing good and working, not speculating and being lazy. Laziness may look inviting, but only work gives you true satisfaction.

I've always thought anyone can make money. Making a life worth living, that's the real test.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

The successful leader must be willing to assume responsibility for the mistakes and the shortcomings of his followers.

All achievement, all earned riches, have their beginning in an idea.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.

You never achieve success unless you like what you are doing.

Find out what you really love to do, and then find a way to make a good living doing it.

If you can't make it good, at least make it look good.