Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.

Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.

Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.

Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up.

Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.

I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.

Never stand begging for what one has the power to earn.

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

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

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

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

I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.

You need a little bit of insanity to do great things.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

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

As a child of God, I am greater than anything that can happen to me.

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.

Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.

In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.