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.
Nothing is as certain as that the vices of leisure are gotten rid of by being busy.
We inhereit from our ancestors gifts so often taken for granted... Each of us contains within... this inheritance of soul. We are links between the ages, containing past and present expectations, sacred memories and future promise.
The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.
Music with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.
Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
If you think taking care of yourself is selfish, change your mind. If you don't, you're simply ducking your responsibilities.