Do not be embarrassed by your mistakes. Nothing can teach us better than our understanding of them. This is one of the best ways of self-education.

If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.

No garden is without its weeds.

Instead of saying that man is the creature of circumstance, it would be nearer the mark to say that man is the architect of circumstance.

Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.

Minds are like parachutes. They only function when open.

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary.

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.