The school is not the end but only the beginning of an education

Nothing is the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; . . . Genius will not; . . . Education will not; . . . Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

Not all those who are attempting to conduct successful businesses are profiteers

I have noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.