A wise man watches his faults more closely than his virtues; fools reverse the order.

That man is rich indeed who has more friends than enemies, fears no one, and is so busy building that he has no time to devote to tearing down another's hopes and plans.

The persistent man with a poor plan stands a better chance of winning than the man with a perfect plan who hesitates and waivers in carrying it out.

It is well worth remembering that the customer is the most important factor in any business. If you don't think so, try getting along without him for a while.

The jack-of-all-trades seldom is good at any. Concentrate all of your efforts on one definite chief aim.

If you are sure you are right, you need not worry what the world thinks.

The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It’s the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun.