The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.
The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell.
All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.
There is no class so pitiably wretched as that which possesses money and nothing else.
Every act you have ever performed since the day you were born was performed because you wanted something.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
