Nothing else so destroys the power to stand alone as the habit of leaning upon others. If you lean, you will never be strong or original. Stand alone or bury your ambition to be somebody in the world.

Resolve that whatever you do, you will bring the whole man to it; that you will fling the whole weight of your being into it.

There is no medicine like hope.

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

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

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

The Creator has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.