Truly, “thoughts are things,” and powerful things at that, when they are mixed with definiteness of purpose, persistence, and a burning desire for their translation into riches, or other material objects.

Loud threats often indicate deep fears

If the winds of fortune are temporarily blowing against you, remember that you can harness them and make them carry you toward your definite purpose, through the use of your imagination.

Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes.

Put your foot upon the neck of the fear of criticism by reaching a decision not to worry about what other people think, do, or say.

We see men who have accumulated great fortunes, but we often recognize only their triumph, overlooking the temporary defeats which they had to surmount before arriving.

Every problem comes with an equal or greater opportunity