There is no fate that plans men's lives. Whatever comes to us, good or bad, is usually the result of our own action or lack of action.

It is not size that counts in business. Some companies with $500,000 capital net more profits than other companies with $5,000,000. Size is a handicap unless efficiency goes with it.

Steel can be tempered and hardened, and so can men. In this world of struggle, which was not designed for softies, a man must be harder than what hits him. Yes, he must be diamond-hard. Then he'll not be "fed up" with his little personal troubles.

A true Leader asks advice, when he has time to think; but he never asks advice in a crisis. He acts.

Goodness is always an asset. A man who is straight, friendly and useful may never be famous, but he is respected and liked by all who know him. He has laid a sound foundation for success and he will have a worthwhile life.

To have a purpose that is worthwhile, and that is steadily being accomplished, that is one of the secrets of life that is worth living.

There is no fate that plans men's lives. Whatever comes to us, good or bad, is usually the result of our own action or lack of action.