. . . idealism is one of the greatest forces in the world. It makes seeming impossibilities possible and succeeds where prudence fails. But unless the idealist is brave and has the courage to face the truth, his idealism creates nothing.

Let the spirit of your work be right, and whether your task be great or small you will then have the satisfaction of knowing it is worth while.

Keep a definite goal of achievement constantly in view. Realize that work well and worthily done makes life truly worth living.

To every problem there is already a solution, whether you know it or not. To every sum in there is already a correct answer, whether the mathematician has found it or not.

The habit of being uniformly considerate toward others will bring to you increased happiness.

Today a thousand doors of enterprise are open to you, inviting you to useful work. To live at this time is an inestimable privilege, and a sacred obligation devolves upon you to make right use of your opportunities. Today is the day in which to attempt and achieve something worthwhile.

The quality of your thoughts determines the quality of your personal character.