It is not often that a man can make opportunities for himself. But he can put himself in such shape that when or if the opportunities come he is ready.
The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased; and not impaired in value.
No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
