I readily absorb ideas from every source, frequently starting where the last person left off

Work does not kill a man, it is worry, irregularity and uncertainty that kill.

The only 'break' anyone can afford to rely upon is a self-made 'break'.

The majority of people who fail to accumulate money sufficient for their needs are, generally, easily influenced by the opinion of others.

If you are five minutes early, you are already ten minutes late.

Success in life depends on action, that is, on what you do, and not what you Feel or think, and the price of success is hard work.

It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.

Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy

Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.

I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back.

Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.

Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs

Percentages are why I am rich.

One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.

It's a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead - and find no one there

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend.

Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them.

Many people would no more think of entering journalism than the sewage business - which at least does us all some good.