The major weakness of all educational systems is that they neither teach nor encourage the habit of definite decision.

One of the most valuable things any person can learn is the art of using the knowledge and experience of others.

Every person who wins in any undertaking must be willing to burn his ships and cut all sources of retreat.

One sound idea is all that you need to achieve success.

If you think your lot in life has been hard read “Up From Slavery” by Booker T. Washington, and you may see how fortunate you have been.

The fear of criticism is at the bottom of the destruction of most ideas which never reach the planning and action stage.

Let nobody bribe you away from being yourself.