Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.

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

I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty years.

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.

I believe that every person is born with talent.

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

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.

It's always too early to quit.

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

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

I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls.

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

You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.

Ideas come from everything

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

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

When I go, God's going to have to give up his favourite chair.

There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.