A human being feels able and competent only so long as he is permitted to contribute as much as, or more, than he has contributed to him.

To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.

Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer the goal.

No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity, if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?

Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed - there's so little competition.

I would rather he able to appreciate things I can not have than to have things I am not able to appreciate