There Is No Idol More Debasing Than

A Word, A Look, An Accent, May Affect The Destiny Not Only Of Individuals, But Of Nations. He Is A Bold Man Who Calls Anything A Trifle.

The Average Person Puts Only 25% Of His Energy And Ability Into His Work. The World Takes Off Its Hat To Those Who Put In More Than 50% Of Their Capacity, And Stands On Its Head For Those Few And Far Between Souls Who Devote 100%.

The Republic May Not Give Wealth Or Happiness, She Has Not Promised These. It Is The Freedom To Pursue These, Not Their Realization, We Can Claim.

Show Me A Man Of Average Ability But Extraordinary Desire And I'll Show You A Winner Every Time.

There Is Not Such A Cradle Of Democracy Upon The Earth As The Free Public Library, This Republic Of Letters, Where Neither Rank, Office, Nor Wealth Receives The Slightest Consideration.