Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Out of intense complexities intense simplicities emerge.

The number one problem that keeps people from winning in the United States today is lack of belief in themselves.

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.

Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.

The greatest sin is to think yourself weak

Be not ashamed women, ... You are the gates of the body, and you are the gates of the soul.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.

The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention ... arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-nes

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me.

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