Thomas Edison

There is no substitute for hard work.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.

Success is dependent upon the glands – sweat glands.

Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.

No matter where you are in life, you’ll save a lot of time by not worrying too much about what other people think about you. The earlier in your life that you can learn that, the easier the rest of it will be.

I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else.

You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.

With integrity, you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide. With integrity, you will do the right thing, so you will have no guilt.

I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can’t truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles.

Americans never quit.

It’s absolutely true that unless you can instill discipline upon yourself, you will never be able to lead others.

Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us, and a new beauty waiting to be born.

Flops are a part of life’s menu and I’ve never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses.

As an entrepreneur, I choose my teachers carefully, very carefully. I am extremely cautious of the people with whom I spend my time and to whom I listen.

A goal properly set is halfway reached.

People are basically the same the world over. Everybody wants the same things – to be happy, to be healthy, to be at least reasonably prosperous, and to be secure. They want friends, peace of mind, good family relationships, and hope that tomorrow is going to be even better than today.

When I thought I couldn’t go on, I forced myself to keep going. My success is based on persistence, not luck.