"Where there is a will there is a way." is an old true saying. He who resolves upon doing a thing, by that very resolution often scales the barriers to it, and secures its achievement. To think we are able, is almost to be so -- to determine upon attainment is frequently attainment itself.

Desire

An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.

Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm... the sustaining power of all great action.

Hope

Hope is the companion of power, and mother of success; for who so hopes strongly has within him the gift of miracles.

Mistakes

He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery.

Opportunity

Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough; and if they do not find them, they will make them.

Time and Time Management

Lost wealth may be replaced by industry, lost knowledge by study, lost health by temperance or medicine, but lost time is gone forever.

Wisdom

Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry.