History records the successes of men with objectives and a sense of direction. Oblivion is the position of small men overwhelmed by obstacles.
—William H. Danforth
Topics: Strength
I want you to start a crusade in you life—to dare to be your best.
—William H. Danforth
Topics: Effort
Our most valuable possessions are those which can be shared without lessening-those which, when shared, multiply. Our least valuable possessions, on the other hand, are those which, when divided, are diminished.
—William H. Danforth
Topics: Sharing
The best cure for a sluggish mind is to disturb its routine.
—William H. Danforth
Topics: Mind
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