Diligence overcomes difficulties; sloth makes them.
I hope someday what people can do with their lives depends on their talents and how hard they are willing to work, rather than on where they happen to be born.
Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.
When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.
Let us praise even the slightest improvement. That inspires the other person to keep on improving.
Choose a career you love and you will never have to go to work.
Give young people a greater voice. They are the future and they are much wiser than we give them credit for.
Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes.
Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes shine to the stars. Enthusiasm is the sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your gait. The grip of your hand, the irresistible surge of will and energy to execute your ideas.
Nothing is more powerful for your future than being a gatherer of good ideas and information. That’s called doing your homework.
Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve.
Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.
There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.
Never try to be better than somebody else. But most importantly, never cease trying to be the best you can be.
If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.
You never know how close you are to a breakthrough. It may be right around the corner. Don’t quit!
Education sows not seeds in you, but makes your seeds grow.
You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature.
Be a dreamer. Have a sense of greatness. It has been said that if you can dream it, you can do it. And I believe that. Before your dream can become a reality, you have to see it in your own mind; see its fulfillment, whatever it may be.
Difficult is a far cry from impossible. The distance between these two lies hope. Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Invite one to stay.