Experience seems to be the only thing of any value that's widely distributed.

The wise man seeks little joys, knowing that life is long and that his quota of great joys is distinctly limited.

Success in business hinges mostly on the ability to get the important things done.

Achievement is by all accounts to a great extent a matter of clinging after others have given up.

Command of English, spoken or written, ranks at the top in business. Our main product is words, so a knowledge of their meaning and spelling and pronunciation is imperative. If a man knows the language well, he can find out about all else.

If we conducted ourselves as sensibly in good times as we do in hard times, we could all acquire a competence.

Conditions are never just right. People who delay action until all factors are favourable do nothing.