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A man of merit owes himself to the homage of the rest of mankind who recognize his worth.

A noble person attracts noble people, and knows how to hold on to them.

The Lord commonly gives riches to foolish people, to whom he gives nothing else.

The man who practises unselfishness, who is genuinely interested in the welfare of others, who feels it a privilege to have the power to do a fellow-creature a kindness - even though polished manners and a gracious presence may be absent - will be an elevating influence wherever he goes.

Blessed is the man who has some congenial work, some occupation in which he can put his heart, and which affords a complete outlet to all the forces there are in him.

The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own.

A servant of God has but one Master. It ill becomes the servant to seek to be rich, and great, and honored in that world where his Lord was poor, and mean, and despised.

A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.

To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.

In the time one is given, the steward must make the most of the talents one is given by the Lord.