The meaning of life is that it is to be lived, and it is not to be traded and conceptualized and squeezed into a patter of systems.

People die from typewriters falling on their heads.

What does not destroy me, makes me strong.

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

For me, I'm focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I'm working on it.

You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible.

You say I started out with practically nothing, but that isn't correct. We all start with all there is, it's how we use it that makes things possible.

As long as I'm in great shape, nobody beats me, for sure.

You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows

I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.

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

Don?t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine.

In life, you need either inspiration or desperation.

Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!

I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out.

It may have been in pieces, but I gave you the best of me.

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

The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly.