My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-nes

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.

When every physical and mental resource is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion'.

When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on

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

If we want a free and peaceful world, if we want to make the deserts bloom and man grow to greater dignity as a human being-we can do it.

There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that's important.

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life

Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you.

Why live an ordinary life, when you can live an extraordinary one.

We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.

If the little bit you have is nothing special in itself, at least find a way of saying it that is a little bit special.

Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.