Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.

Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the vote decide everything.

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.

No man can taste the fruits of autumn while he is delighting his scent with the flowers of spring.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.

For it is commonly said: accomplished labours are pleasant.

There is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, that to institute a new order of things

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

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

Tell the audience what you're going to say, say it; then tell them what you've said.

I am easily satisfied with the very best.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone

It is no use saying 'we are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

You can't just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they'll want something new.

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

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.

Personally, I enjoy working about 18 hours a day. Besides the short catnaps I take each day, I average about four to five hours of sleep per night.

I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to.'

If you treat people right they will treat you right - ninety percent of the time.

Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.