The only 'break' anyone can afford to rely upon is a self-made 'break'.

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy

It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.

I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun.

No one ever is defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality.

Don't mistake activity with achievement.

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

I don't believe people die from hard work. They die from stress and worry and fear -- the negative emotions. Those are the killers, not hard work. The fact is, in our society today, most people don't understand what hard work is all about.

You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight

For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories.

There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.

I am thankful to all those who said NO to me. It's because of them I did it myself.

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.

I never pick up an item without thinking of how I might improve it.

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.'

Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It s courage that counts.

Deadlines just aren't real to me until I'm staring one in the face.

Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.

As you start to walk out on the way, the way appears.

Work does not kill a man, it is worry, irregularity and uncertainty that kill.