The successful men of today are men of one overmastering idea, one unwavering aim, men of single and intense purpose.

Opportunity is latent in the very foundation of human society. Opportunity is everywhere about us. But the preparation to seize upon the opportunity, and to make the most of it, is to be made by every one for himself ... he will be self-made or never made.

The mill cannot grind with the water that has passed.

No man can be ideally successful until he has found his place. Like a locomotive he is strong on the track, but weak anywhere else.

Fear is a great robber of power. It paralyzes the thinking faculties, ruins spontaneity, enthusiasm, and self confidence. It has a blighting effect upon all one's thoughts, moods, and efforts. It destroys ambition and efficiency.

The glow of satisfaction which follows the consciousness of doing our level best never comes to a human being from any other experience.

Money, influence, and position are nothing compared with brains, principles, energy and perseverances.