Rabbi Tarfon said: "You are not called upon to complete the task, yet you are not free to evade it." Whatever we do is only a partial fulfillment; the rest is completed by God.

That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.

If you think you can you can, if you think you can't you're right!

I know not how to aid you, save in the assurance of one of mature age, and much severe experience, that you can not fail, if you resolutely determine, that you will not.

I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day.

Towering genius disdains a beaten path... It sees no distinction in adding story to story... It scorns to tread in the footsteps of any predecessor, however illustrious. It thirsts and burns for distinction; and, if possible, it will have it...

Without the assistance of that divine being, I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him, who can go with me, remain with you and be everywhere for good let us confidently hope that all will yet be well.

If my father's son can become President of these United States, then your father's son can become anything he wishes.

Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.

Don't give up. Come on. Just keep on trying. Don't frown. Smile! You can do it. If you just try a little harder. I've got a feeling this whole thing might just work out okay. You'll see. Don't give up. Tomorrow is a brand new day. Now I want to see all of you get up on your feet and look like you're enjoying yourselves. Come on, let's see some of that famous 'Pennsylvania optimism' I've heard so much about...

The only difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is the way we address the rocks cast into our path.

I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my best each and every day.