(September 17, 1930 - December 5, 2009) was an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. His rags to riches story played a large part in his work, which influenced others in the personal development industry.
~"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want."
~"Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune."
~"Character isn't something you were born with and can't change, like your fingerprints. It's something you weren't born with and must take responsibility for forming."
~"Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness -- great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy."
~"You can not change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight."
~"Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune."
~"Character isn't something you were born with and can't change, like your fingerprints. It's something you weren't born with and must take responsibility for forming."
~"Whoever renders service to many puts himself in line for greatness -- great wealth, great return, great satisfaction, great reputation, and great joy."
~"You can not change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight."
