If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong.

Don't just read the easy stuff. You may be entertained by it, but you will never grow from it.

Freedom from the desire for an answer is essential to the understanding of a problem.

He that can have patience can have what he will.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that's important.

Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

Every problem is a gift - without problems we would not grow.

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?

I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good.

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.

Every intention is a trigger for transformation.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself. No man is free who cannot command himself.

If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

You have to work hard to get to the top of your game. I think every writer has doubts! I still do all the time.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

Things may come to those who wait but only the things left by those who hustle.