“Deadlines give us the sense that we are really on our way and that we will achieve the goal soon!”

“Those who have learned to behave as winners always end up winners.”

“People who achieve the greatest success are the people who have the most fun getting there.”

“On the journey to achievement, you must be learning all the time.”

“Your thoughts, the way you think is the most powerful influence in your life.”

“Those who care how they look care how they live and they will be the achievers.”

“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.”

“All my life I've been surrounded by people who are smarter than I am, but I found I could always keep up by working hard.”

“Loveless work, boring work, work valued only because others haven't got even that much, however loveless and boring--this is one of the harshest human miseries.”

“Some experiences are universal. A girl is a girl whether she lives in West Omaha or Sweet Valley. Books are often far more than books.”

“A half-read book is a half-finished love affair.”

“The love of learning, the sequestered nooks,And all the sweet serenity of books”

“Planning and perseverance will bring your mission to fruition.”

“Self-discipline is often disguised as short-term pain, which often leads to long-term gains. The mistake many of us make is the need and want for short-term gains (immediate gratification), which o...”

“I get it! Something painful happens and that hate flares within and sticks around. Hate keeps the pain; forgiveness let's it go. Hate breeds poison, forgiveness breeds peace. When you chain yoursel...”