The chameleon changes colour to match the earth. However, the earth does not change colours to match the chameleon.

Little by little, a bird builds its nest.

Supposing doesn't fill the grain basket; 'if' doesn't fill the larder. The weight on your shoulder today will be the ground you walk on tomorrow.

Success in life requires training, discipline and hard work. But if you are not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.

I do not know anyone who has got to the top without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.

don't be afraid of going slowly, be afraid of standing still.

Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to.

Too many people spend their hard-earned money to buy things they don't like to impress people they don't like.

Lack of money is a lack of friends; if you have money at your disposal, every dog and goat will claim to be related to you