There is no fun equal to the satisfaction of doing one’s best. The things that are most worthwhile in life are really those within the reach of almost every normal human being who cares to seek them out.
B. C. FORBESTriumph often is nearest when defeat seems inescapable.
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If the deal isn’t good for the other party, it isn’t good for you.
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Anything that inspires unselfishness makes for our ennoblement. Christmas does that. I am all for Christmas.
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If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business.
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History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
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I have never seen people who could do real work except under the stimulus of encouragement and enthusiasm and the approval of the people for whom they are working.
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Triumph often is nearest when defeat seems inescapable.
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If a pig could pray, it would pray for swill. What do you pray for?
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Opportunity rarely knocks on your door. Knock rather on opportunity’s door if you ardently wish to enter.
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We must learn that to enjoy happiness we must conscientiously and continuously seek to spread happiness. Selfishness is suicidal to happiness.
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Work done with little effort is likely to yield little result.
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The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure.
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Any business arrangement that is not profitable to the other fellow will in the end prove unprofitable for you. The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated.
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The man who is too busy to read is never likely to lead.
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The most profitless things to manufacture are excuses.
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There’s no such thing as a self-made man. I’ve had much help and have found that if you are willing to work, many people are willing to help you.
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