Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Poverty was the greatest motivating factor in my life.

Poverty was the greatest motivating factor in my life.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will read more

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.

To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.

It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know read more

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more read more

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.