When Opportunity came, the person didn't realize it because it came in the form of misfortune.

Self-confidence may be mistaken for egotism if it is not accompanied by humility of the heart.

One of the most essential yet the hardest truths that I have had to learn is that every person should be his own hardest task-master.

A genius is simply one who has taken full possession of his own mind and directed it toward objectives of his own choosing, without permitting outside influences to discourage or mislead him.

Set your target and keep trying until you reach it.

When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.

You can start right where you stand and apply the habit of going the extra mile by rendering more service and better service than you are now being paid for.