“Nothing is beneath you if it is in the direction of your life.”

“Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.”

“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.”

“Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”

“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.”

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”