Human dignity consists in the role we must play in our own perfection. Taking a role in our own self-completion is the highest expression of our creativity.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.

Never tell all you know-not even to the person you know best.

We are citizens of the world. The tragedy of our times is that we do not know this.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I am possible'

Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.

I love those who can smile in trouble...

You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

When every physical and mental resource is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

There is always room at the top.

So early in my life, I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise.

I will take fate by the throat; it will never bend me completely to its will.

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.

A sudden dart when a little over a hundred feet from the end of the track, or a little over 120 feet from the point at which it rose into the air, ended the flight.