“ There is no man living who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can do. ”

“ You say I started out with practically nothing, but that isn't correct. We all start with all there is, it's how we use it that makes things possible. ”

“ One of the greatest discoveries a person makes, one of their great surprises, is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn't do. ”

“ If money is your hope for independence, you will never have it. The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability. ”

“ If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses. ”

“ You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do. ”

“ Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right. ”

“ In our time no one has the conception of what is great. It is up to me to show them. ”

“ I saw the crown of France laying on the ground, so I picked it up with my sword. ”

“ Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. ”

“ It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory. ”

“ Victory belongs to the most persevering. ”