Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.

All thinking men are atheists.

Be not ashamed women, ... You are the gates of the body, and you are the gates of the soul.

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.

One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.

When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.

Go on with what your heart tells you, or you will lose all.

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

We could all take a lesson from crayons: some are sharp, some are beautiful, some have weird names, and all are different colors, but they still learn to live in the same box...

To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.

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

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.

Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out.

Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.