Pioneering don't pay.

All is well since all grows better

The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

My hopes were high, and I looked every day for some change to take place. What it was to be I knew not, but that it would come I felt certain if I kept on. One day the chance came.

The sole purpose of being rich is to give away money.

Concentrate your energy, your thoughts and your capital.