Self-approval is a dangerous state of mind.
Burn the boats as you enter the island and you will take the island.
The habit of taking the line of least resistance makes all rivers and some men crooked.
Our success depends very largely upon how well we negotiate our way through our daily contacts with other people without friction or opposition.
The subconscious acts first on the dominating desires.
If your environment is not to your liking, change it!
The ability to negotiate with other people without friction and argument is the outstanding quality of all successful people.
Thought is the most highly organized form of energy known to man.
By all means tell the world how good you are – but do it with actions, not words.
It is a curious quirk of human nature that some people can see opportunities, while others only see problems.
Persistence is nothing more than Concentrated Effort mixed with Determination and Faith.
Desire is the factor that determines what your definite purpose in life shall be.
The only person to get even with are those who have helped you.
The development of self-confidence starts with the elimination of this demon called fear.
Successful people are decisive people. When opportunities come their way, they evaluate them carefully, make a decision, and take appropriate action. They know that indecision wastes time that could be spent on more productive tasks.
No one is going to pay much attention to the person who has no confidence in himself.
Understand that the only way to get happiness is by giving it away to others.
What is initiative? I’ll tell you: It is doing the right thing without being told.
No one could become an efficient leader or take the initiative in any great undertaking without belief in himself.
You have within you all the power you need with which to get whatever you want or need in this world.