In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Life is entrusted to man as a treasure which must not be squandered, as a talent which must be used well.

Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.

You say I started out with practically nothing, but that isn't correct. We all start with all there is, it's how we use it that makes things possible.

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

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

When all is said and done, more is said than done.

Be yourself, let you come through.

When they say the sky's the limit to me that's really true

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.

Be happy, but never satisfied.

Know thyself.

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

You got to get it while you can.