R. Buckminster Fuller

Among the things you can give and still keep are your word, a smile, and a grateful heart.

It’s easy to say no! when there’s a deeper yes! burning inside.

Just the fact that some geniuses were laughed at does not imply that all who are laughed at are geniuses. They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.

He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk.

Getting up and moving forward is a choice.

Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time, to figure out whether you like it or not.

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death.

I am convinced after more than 50 years in the field of motivation that anyone who wants to learn to look at life and/or their circumstances in a positive light can do so.

Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember – the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.

If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.

Rules are meant to be broken.

You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

My first professional job was to sell heavy-duty waterless cookware.

Show me someone without an ego, and I’ll show you a loser.