A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.

A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.

Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded, or how much power you have.

Great minds discuss ideas average minds discuss events small minds discuss people.

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

If you listen to your fears, you will die never knowing what a great person you might have been.