Good humor is one of the best articles of dress one can wear in society. Activity makes more men's fortunes than cautiousness. You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time. I never worry about action, but only about inaction. Dispatch is the soul of business.
Every noble work is at first impossible.
Study without action is futile. If you think you're tops, you won't do much climbing. A fellow doesn't last long on what he has done. He's got to keep on delivering as he goes along. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.