I don't know who my grandfather was; I'm much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.

I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it.

The man with no imagination has no wings.

The time is always right to do the right thing

Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it's not.

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Every problem is a gift - without problems we would not grow.

Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.

I'm not telling you it's going to be easy - I'm telling you it's going to be worth it.

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

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.

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

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.

You can't learn in school what the world is going to do next year.

We need never be ashamed of our tears.