There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.

Never stand begging for what one has the power to earn.

I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.

If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.

You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him.

Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret nor observes a promise.

Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out.

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing.

When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket.

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

One man with courage is a majority.

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.

Human dignity consists in the role we must play in our own perfection. Taking a role in our own self-completion is the highest expression of our creativity.

Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.