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

All thinking men are atheists.

I'd rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and right.

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

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

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.

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.

So early in my life, I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise.

Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

Listen to many, speak to a few.

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.

Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.

The great secret of true success, of true happiness, is this: the man or woman who asks for no return, the perfectly unselfish person, is the most successful.

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

For every dark night, there's a brighter day

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are

What does not destroy me, makes me strong.

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.

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.