It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.

Don't be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you.

Let's realise that criticisms are like homing pigeons. They always return home. Let's realise that the person we are going to correct and condemn will probably justify himself o herself, and condemn us in return.

If you are not in the process of becoming the person you want to be, you are automatically engaged in becoming the person you don't want to be.

The person who seeks all their applause from outside has their happiness in another's keeping .

So, to prevent fatigue and worry, the first rule is: Rest often. Rest before you get tired.

If you want to conquer fear, don't sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.