Unless we exercise our power to choose wisely, our actions will be determined by conditions. Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us.

Effective leadership is putting first things first. Effective management is discipline, carrying it out.

The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor.

Failure has been correctly identified as the line of least persistence.

Work is more excellent than idleness; The body's life proceeds not, lacking work.

Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose.