Improvement of one's economic position is helped more by cool persistence than by hot enthusiasm.

An idea isn't worth much until a man is found who has the energy and ability to make it work.

An uncontrolled sense of humor is often costly in business.

If people really liked to work, we'd still be plowing the land with sticks and transporting goods on our backs.

Experience and enthusiasm are two fine business attributes seldom found in one individual.

Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.

The sweaty players in the game of life always have more fun than the supercilious spectators.