Every great work, every big accomplishment, has been brought into manifestation through holding to the vision, and often just before the big achievement, comes apparent failure and discouragement.

Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.

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

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.

My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.

Death comes to all, but great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold.

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