Begin to do small things in a great way...You must put the whole power of your great soul into every act.

Get rid of the idea that God wants you to sacrifice yourself for others, and that you can secure his favor by doing so; God requires nothing of the kind from you. What He wants is that you should make the most of yourself, for yourself, and for others; and you can help others more by making the most of yourself than in any other way.

The brain does not make the man; the man makes the brain.

Read less and think more. Read about great things and think about great questions and issues.

But the value of gratitude does not consist solely in getting you more blessings in the future. Without gratitude you cannot long keep from dissatisfied thought regarding things as they are.

No one is kept in poverty by a shortness in the supply of riches, there is more than enough for all.

There is a genius in every man and woman, waiting to be brought forth.