There's no grander sight in the world than that of a person fired with a great purpose, dominated by one unwavering aim.

Make every occasion a great occasion, for you can never tell who may be taking your measure for a higher place.

Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. A good laugh makes us better friends with ourselves and everybody around us.

Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.

The golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself. It is not in your environment; it is not in luck or chance, or the help of others; it is in yourself alone.

There is genius in persistence. It conquers all opposers. It gives confidence. It annihilates obstacles. Everybody believes in a determined man. People know that when he undertakes a thing, the battle is half won, for his rule is to accomplish whatever he sets out to do.

The wearer of smiles and the bearer of a kindly disposition needs no introduction, but is welcome anywhere.