Reading is a means of

thinking with another

person’s mind;

it forces you to stretch

your own.
Criticism, like rain,

should be gentle enough to

nourish a man’s growth

without destroying his roots.

Inventing is the mixing of brains

and materials.

The more brains you use,

the less materials you need.

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money;

it lies in the joy of achievement,

in the thrill of creative effort.

Success seems to be

connected with action.

Successful people keep moving.

They make mistakes,

but they don’t quit.

Use what talents you possess

the woods would be very silent

if no birds sang there

except those that sang best.

He who asks a question

is a fool for five minutes;

he who does not ask

a question remains a fool forever.

The qualities –

of a great man are-

vision, integrity, courage,

understanding, the power of articulation, and

profundity of character.

If you want to live a happy life,

tie it to a goal,

not to people or things.

The secret to  success is constancy to purpose.
We promise according

to our hopes, and

perform according to our fears.

The secret of getting ahead

is getting started.