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

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

Those who have attained things worth having in this world have worked while others idled, have persevered while others gave up in despair, have practiced ...the valuable habits of self-denial, industry, and singleness of purpose.

The way to health, harmony, and happiness is primarily mental.

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

Today is the day in which to express your noblest qualities of mind and heart, to do at least one worthy thing which you have long postponed, and to use your God-given abilities for the enrichment of some less fortunate fellow traveler. Today you can make your life . . . significant and worthwhile. The present is yours to do with it as you will.

Death is God's way of telling you not to be such a wise guy.