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

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.

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.

Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.

Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can. Of course, I could be wrong.

Always do what you are afraid to do.

When all is said and done, more is said than done.

We are citizens of the world. The tragedy of our times is that we do not know this.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.

One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.

Human dignity consists in the role we must play in our own perfection. Taking a role in our own self-completion is the highest expression of our creativity.

Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution. If you don't have any problems, you don't get any seeds.

When I'm inspired, I get excited because I can't wait to see what I'll come up with next.

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

I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be.

Freedom and independence form my character.

The greatest sin is to think yourself weak

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

I will never be by violence constrained to do anything.