The greatest sin is to think yourself weak

I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which I kept hidden under the desk. It had strings on it so I would practice my chord shapes under the desk and that's about all I did at school.

I love those who can smile in trouble...

Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.

To attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.

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

If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.

I discover myself on the verge of a usual mistake.

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

Humans have come into being for the sake of each other, so either teach them, or learn to bear them.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Freedom and independence form my character.

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

We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or the unseen world, but directly from life.

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.

They alone live, who live for others.

Every nation has the right to demand proper treatment and no country should violate the territory of any other country.

They deem me mad because I will not sell my days for gold; and I deem them mad because they think my days have a price.