The only thing over which you have complete right of control at all times is your mental attitude.

Waste no words on a man who dislikes you. Actions will impress him more.

Seek the counsel of men who will tell you the truth about yourself, even if it hurts you to hear it. Mere commendation will not bring the improvement you need.

The happiest people are those who have learned to mix play with their work and to bind the two together with enthusiasm.

No one ever is defeated until defeat has been accepted as a reality.

The habit of expressing loosely organized opinions is one of the most destructive of habits.

You are engaged in an undertaking of major importance to you. To be sure of success, you must have plans which are faultless.