He is the richest man who enriches his country most; in whom the people feel richest and proudest; who gives himself with his money; who opens the doors of opportunity widest to those about him; who is ears to the deaf; eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. Such a man makes every acre of land in his community worth more, and makes richer every man who lives near him.
Orison Swett MardenSomething greater than wealth, grander even than fame — that manhood, character, stand for success, and that nothing else really does.
Orison Swett MardenParadise is here or nowhere: you must take your joy with you or you will never find it.
Orison Swett MardenWhat keeps so many people back is simply unwillingness to pay the price, to make the exertion, the effort to sacrifice their ease and comfort.
Orison Swett MardenMan becomes a slave to his constantly repeated acts. What he at first chooses, at last compels.
Orison Swett MardenNo young man starting in life could have better capital than plenty of friends. They will strengthen his credit, support him in every great effort, and make him what, unaided, he could never be. Friends of the right sort will help him more - to be happy and successful - than much money.
Orison Swett Marden