By success, of course, I do not mean that you may become rich, famous, or powerful for that does not, of necessity, represent achievement. Indeed, not infrequently, such individuals represent pathetic failure as persons.

One of the greatest moments in anybody's developing experience is when he no longer tries to hide from himself but determines to get acquainted with himself as he really is.

Fear is never a reason for quitting; it is only an excuse.

The mind quickly responds to teaching and discipline. You can make the mind give you back anything you want.

Decide that you will not try to do everything at once. That is why time is spread out.

If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.

Any fact facing us, however difficult, even seemingly hopeless, is not so important as our attitude toward that fact. How you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it. You may permit a fact to overwhelm you mentally before you deal with it actually. On the other hand, a confident and optimistic thought pattern can overcome or modify the fact altogether.