When fate hands us a lemon, let's try to make lemonade.

Life is not so much a matter of position as of disposition.

If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.

All is well since all grows better

Concentrate your energy, thought and capital exclusively upon the business in which you are engaged... 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket' is all wrong. I tell you 'put all your eggs in one basket, and then watch that basket.'

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.

A man who was generous with his wealth. It has been reported that during his lifetime, Carnegie gave away over $350 million of his money to help others.