[His last words, after lapsing in and out of consciousness] It is
very beautiful over there.
My mother was the making of me. She understood me; she let me follow my bent. She was so true, so sure of me; and I felt I had something to live for, someone I must not disappoint.
School was repulsive to me.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work.
[on encouragement/discouragement] I never allow myself to become discouraged under any circumstances...The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-Itiveness; third, common sense.
[on action] Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.
Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.