You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.

You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.

I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.

I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success.

The fastest way to succeed is to look as if you're playing by somebody else's rules, while quietly playing by read more

The fastest way to succeed is to look as if you're playing by somebody else's rules, while quietly playing by your own.

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the read more

That man is successful who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of the intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.

Success demands singleness of purpose.

Success demands singleness of purpose.

The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you.

The penalty of success is to be bored by the attentions of people who formerly snubbed you.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which read more

Success is not measured by what you accomplish, but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.