Most men have worried about things which never happened, and more men have been killed by worry than by hard work.

Learn to depend upon yourself by doing things in accordance with your own way of thinking.

A. T. Stewart started life with a dollar and fifty cents. This merchant prince began by calling at the doors of houses in order to sell needles, thread and buttons. He soon found the people did not want them, and his small stock was thrown back on his hands. Then he said wisely, "I'll not buy any more of these goods, but I'll go and ask people what they do want." Thereafter he studied the needs and desires of people, found out just what they most wanted, endeavored to meet those wants, and became the greatest business man of his time.

A ton of regret never makes an ounce of difference.

Be an earnest student of yourself. Study your leading desires and tendencies.

Defeat isn't bitter if you don't swallow it.

You need have no dull hours if you are a sincere lover of books.