Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is "thank you," that would suffice.
In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.
Always be nice to those younger than you, because they are the ones who will be writing about you.
It is wonderful how quickly you get used to things, even the most astonishing.
Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.
A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.