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.

This is the time to speak the word of appreciation.

It is possible to make each year bring with it a lasting gift to add to the fullness of experience, to be treasured up, savored, and remembered. They need not be startling, these gifts of the years; they may be things that lie within the reach of all.

Every good thought you think is contributing its share to the ultimate result of your life.

You are already of consequence in the world if you are known as a man of strict integrity.

You can develop good judgment as you do the muscles of the body — by judicious, daily exercise.

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