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

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

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

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

The men who have succeeded are men who have chosen one line and stuck to it.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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

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

I am the captain of my soul.

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

I do not want to die rusting, I prefer to burn out.

All wealth is the product of labor.

If you put off everything till you're sure of it, you'll never get anything done.

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'.

One man with courage is a majority.

Lend yourself to others, but give yourself to yourself.

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

What's the world's greatest lie?... It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate.

Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you’ve ever imagined.