Every adversity contains, at the same time, a seed of equivalent opportunity!

Here is an old Oriental proverb: *A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.* It is difficult to anticipate just how a situation will develop in every detail until you take a step forward and try out your present equipment. Then, if weaknesses appear, you will have clues as to how to strengthen your resources. No scheme or plan is perfect. Perfection is a process, not an end.

The world is ruled, and the destiny of civilization is established, by the human emotions.

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

The story of practically every great fortune starts with the day when a creator of ideas and a seller of ideas got together and worked in harmony.

The bottom is a monotonous, dreary, unprofitable place for any person. That is why I have taken the time to describe how lowly beginnings may be circumvented by proper planning.

A goal is a dream with a deadline.