Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire first.

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion, you must set yourself on fire first.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.

If you have zest and enthusiasm you attract zest and enthusiasm. Life does give back in kind.

Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string.

Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string.

In things pertaining to enthusiasm, no man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions.

In things pertaining to enthusiasm, no man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions.

Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.

Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.

I prefer the folly of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom.

Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.

Enthusiasm is the inspiration of everything great. Without it no man is to be feared, and with it none despised.