"There is no use whatever in trying to help people who do not help themselves."

"Do not look for the next big thing, find the thing that makes the last big thing bigger."

"The parent who leaves his son enormous wealth generally deadens the talents and energies of the son, and tempts him to lead a less useful and less worthy life than he otherwise would."

"People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents."

"The highest form of worship is unselfish service to others."