It is certain that the greatest poets, orators, statesmen, and historians, men of the most brilliant and imposing talents, have labored as hard, if not harder, than day laborers; and that the most obvious reason why they have been superior to other men is that they have taken more pains than other men.

Whatever our creed, we feel that no good deed can by any possibility go unrewarded, no evil deed unpunished.

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

Doing common things uncommonly well.

We fail to see that we can control our destiny; make ourselves do whatever is possible; make ourselves become whatever we long to be.

But how shall I get ideas? ''Keep your wits open! Observe! Observe! Study! Study! But above all, Think! Think! And when a noble image is indelibly impressed upon the mind - Act!

Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours.