A form of self-delusion.

I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life's luggage.

A committee is a thing which takes a week to do what one good man can do in an hour.

Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.

I believe in courtesy, in kindness, in generosity, in good cheer, in friendship and in honest competition. I believe there is something doing somewhere, for every man ready to do it. I believe I'm ready, RIGHT NOW.

Optimism is a kind of heart stimulant - the digitalis of failure.

The poor and ignorant will continue to lie and steal as long as the rich and educated show them how.