What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for others.

If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.

Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

The higher you soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.

When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple.

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual; and, exhibited in the lives of many, it continues the true source of national vigor and strength. Help from without is often enfeebling in its effects, but help from within invariably invigorates.

Most men die at 27, we just bury them at 72.

Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in life.

Have regular hours for work & play; make each day both useful & pleasant and prove you understand the worth of time by employing it well.

First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. The proceed to improve on the worst.

What signifies knowing the names, if you know not the nature of things?

What we do now echoes in eternity.

We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts.

False leaders rarely engage succession planning for fear of no longer being seen as the leader.

A business absolutely devoted to service will have one worry about profits. They will be embarrassingly large.

The golden rule for every business man is this: ‘Put yourself in your customer’s place.’