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 world does not pay men for that which they 'know'. It pays them for what they do, or induce others to do.

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.

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.

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

Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it

The more you are in this business, the more humbled by it you become.

Listen if you want to be heard

Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs

If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been due more to patient attention, than to any other talent.

The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.

Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.

Dad, you've done a lot of great things, but you're a very old man, and old people are useless.

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.

It's a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead - and find no one there

Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

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.'

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

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

Genius is eternal patience.