Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it.

I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.

Success is not measured by where you are in life, but the obstacles you've over come

Political activity alone cannot make a man free. Back of the ballot, he must have property, industry, skill, economy, intelligence, and character.

We all should rise, above the clouds of ignorance, narrowness, and selfishness.

I couldn't believe, I felt as if, like I said, I was going to drap deed y'knaw't a mean?

My idea is, I shine, you shine. If I'm doing well and you're with me, you do well.

Travelling, one accepts everything; indignation stays at home. One looks, one listens, one is roused to enthusiasm by the most dreadful things because they are new. Good travellers are heartless.

Is that a stake, Bones, or are you just happy with my new dress?” “In this case, it’s a stake. You could always feel around for something more, though. See what comes up.

And the question is, which one is really "you.

Nothing makes men sharper than want.

there is nothing to be done. only accept it... and hurt.

Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.

The last time Boris Johnson did a deal with the Germans he came back with three nearly new water cannon.

the set pieces of your faces stir me - leading citizens - but not in the same way.