Charles Schwab

"Fear is the only real obstacle between you and your dreams."

"Kindness and politeness will take you farther than any amount of force."

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."

"In this world, you only get what you ask for; if you don't ask, you don't get."

"Life is not a destination; it is a continuous journey of growth and learning."

"The most successful people are those who can turn their weaknesses into strengths."

"Patience is a virtue, but impatience has won more battles."

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but believe."

"The measure of your maturity is how well you can accept criticism."

"Your reputation is your greatest asset in the world of business and life."

"Contentment comes not from having more, but from wanting less."

"A man's greatest discovery is his ability to discover himself."

"The secret to innovation is in how you see problems—as obstacles or as opportunities."

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire in the mind."

"When you stop trying to impress others, you begin to succeed."

"The art of leadership is knowing when to step back and let others lead."

"There is no substitute for hard work; there never was and never will be."

"Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now."

"In the game of business, the player with the longest vision usually wins."

"True freedom comes from knowing your own worth."

"A gentleman is one who makes those around him feel comfortable in his presence."

"The world does not owe you a living; you must earn it through honest effort."

"If you wish to be successful, observe how successful people spend their time."

"Adversity introduces a man to himself; seek it out and befriend it."

"The only true failure is in not trying."

"What you leave behind is far more important than what you achieve."

"The mind is the most powerful tool you possess; master it and master your life."

"A person's true wealth is measured not in dollars, but in relationships."

"In every challenge lies the seed of equivalent advantage."