Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.

The great art of life is sensation, to feel that we exist, even in pain.

When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.

Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.

Cultivate your curves - they may be dangerous but they won't be avoided.

Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

We were a family who had come from nothing and now we had respect from French people of all sorts.

Aim for the highest.

I'm sorry I wrote you such a long letter; I didn't have time to write a short one.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

The time is always right to do the right thing