You are not barred from attaining greatness by heredity. No matter who or what your ancestors may have been or how unlearned or lowly their station, the upward way is open for you. There is no such thing as inheriting a fixed mental position; no matter how small the mental capital we receive from our parents, it may be increased; no man is incapable of growth.

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

...you can render to God and humanity no greater service than to make the most of yourself.

Close your ears to all adverse suggestions. Never mind if people call you a fool and a dreamer. Dream on.

The purpose of nature is the advancement and development of life.

Give every man more in use value than you take from him in cash value; then you are adding to the life of the world by every business transaction

The scientific use of thought consists in forming a clear and distinct mental image of what you want; in holding fast to the purpose to get what you want; and in realizing with grateful faith that you do get what you want.