Elbert Gary

"Courage is grace under pressure."

"The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the things he treasures so he can pursue a greater treasure."

"Patience is the companion of wisdom."

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."

"Faith is the substance of things hoped for."

"Every challenge brings opportunity."

"The pursuit of excellence is the greatest pursuit of all."

"Your reputation is your most valuable asset."

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another."

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."

"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth."

"Vision without execution is just daydreaming."

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

"Life is a series of choices. Choose wisely."

"Business ethics must come from individual character."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"Knowledge is power, but character is greater."

"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."

"True friendship is a plant of slow growth."

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their minds."

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

"The love of money is the root of all evil, but the proper use of money is the root of all good."

"A man without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder."

"Excellence is not a skill, it is an attitude."

"The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity."

"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people."

"Your words have power. Use them wisely."

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"Humility is the gateway to wisdom."

"In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action."