I don't know who my grandfather was; I'm much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.
If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be one nation gone under.
Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.
So early in my life, I had learned that if you want something, you had better make some noise.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
You have to make the rules, not follow them.
A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.
The greatest sin is to think yourself weak
In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.
The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.
When I give, I give myself.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.
If we go down into ourselves, we find that we possess exactly what we desire.
Don?t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good.
Isn't it astonishing that all these secrets have been preserved for so many years just so we could discover them!