Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.

A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.

In life, you need either inspiration or desperation.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

I am the captain of my soul.

It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

We are citizens of the world. The tragedy of our times is that we do not know this.

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities -- always see them, for they're always there.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.

We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or the unseen world, but directly from life.

Find out who you are. And do it on purpose.

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

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.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

There is always room at the top.

If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.