The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are

One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.

What does not destroy me, makes me strong.

You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.

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

When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...

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

If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.

Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.

Neither seek nor avoid, take what comes.

My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well, and don't regret the things it interferes with. Don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically.

Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

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

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

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me.

A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.