We moved into the back, made it into a little 50s sitting room and started to sell the records. We had an immediate success. For one thing, these Teddy Boys were thrilled to buy the records.

I've interviewed presidents and royalty, rock stars and movie stars, famous generals and captains of industry; I've had front row seats at Super Bowls, World Series, and Olympic Games; my books have been on best-seller lists, and my marriage is a long-running success.

“When people are presented with the alternatives of hating themselves for their failure or hating others for their success, they seldom choose to hate themselves.” 

“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.”

“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure. ”

Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.

I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

I want to be the best, so whatever comes with that, I’ll have to accept.

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.

Success is largely a matter of holding on after others have let go.

Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.

I always wanted to be the best and to get the most out of myself.

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

My success isn’t a result of arrogance – it’s a result of belief.

I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse.

It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.

Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

The secret of my success is a two word answer: Know people.

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.

Success is the enemy of learning. It can deprive you of the time and the incentive to start over. Beginner’s mind also needs beginner’s time.

I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it.

The measure of success is happiness and peace of mind.

Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn.