In the last analysis, our national future depends upon our national character that is, whether it is spiritually or materially minded.

Experience has taught me that there is one chief reason why some people succeed and others fail. The difference is not one of knowing, but of doing. The successful man is not so superior in ability as in action. So far as success can be reduced to a formula, it consists of this: doing what you know you should do.

Experiment is folly when experience shows the way.

It takes a person who is wide awake to make his dream come true.

There isn't a plant or a business on earth that couldn't stand a few improvements-and be better for them. Someone is going to think of them. Why not beat the other fellow to it?

If things go wrong, don't go with them.

Don’t look for society to give you permission to be yourself.

Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present.

The successful man is the one who had the chance and took it.

When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up.

The finest command of language is often shown by saying nothing.

Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions.

It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.

There is a world of practical religion in simply being considerate of others.