It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune; but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful.
~ Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort - [Getting Ahead]

No man rises so high as he knows not whither he goes.
~ Oliver Cromwell - [Getting Ahead]

It's them as take advantage that get advantage I this world.
~ George Eliot - [Getting Ahead]

My definition of success is total self acceptance. We can obtain all of the material possessions we desire quite easily, however, attempting to change our deepest thoughts and learning to love ourselves is a monumental challenge. We may achieve success in our business lives but it never quite means as much if we do not feel good inside. Once we feel good about ourselves inside we can genuinely lend ourselves to others.
~ Franki - [Success]

Would you live with ease, do what you should, and not what you please. Success has ruined many a man.
~ Benjamin Franklin - [Success]

You will find the key to success under the alarm clock.
~ Benjamin Franklin - [Success]

The great recipe for success is to work, and always work.
~ Leon Gambetta - [Success]

Don't expect mangoes when you plant papayas.
~ Mimfa A. Gibson - [Success]

To get it right, be born with luck or else make it. Never give up. Get the knack of getting people to help you and also pitch in yourself. A little money helps, but what really gets it right is to never -- I repeat -- never under any conditions face the facts.
~ Ruth Gordon - [Getting Ahead]

There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness.
~ Han Suyin - [Gentleness]