Self-trust is the first secret of success

The picture waits for my verdict; it is not to command me, but I am to settle its claim to praise.

Self trust is the essence of heroism.

Insist on yourself; never imitate. Your own gift you can present every moment with the cumulative force of a whole life's cultivation; but of the adopted talent of another you have only an extemporaneous half possession. That which each can do best, none but his Maker can teach him.

Never think twice, when you have decided once.

Nothing can bring you happiness but yourself.