It is the hopeful, buoyant, cheerful attitude of mind that wins. Optimism is a success builder; pessimism an achievement killer.

No man can be ideally successful until he has found his place. Like a locomotive he is strong on the track, but weak anywhere else.

We must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.

There is inestimable blessing in a cheerful spirit. When the soul throws its windows wide open, letting in the sunshine, and presenting to all who see it the evidence of its gladness, it is not only happy, but it has an unspeakable power of doing good.

Character is the indelible mark that determines the only true value of all people and all their work.

Economize in other things if you must, wear threadbare clothes if necessary, but never cheat your body or brain by the quality and quantity of your food. Poor, cheap food which produces low vitality and inferior brain force is the worst kind of economy.

Success is the child of drudgery and perseverance. It cannot be coaxed or bribed; pay the price and it is yours.