"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult"

"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."

“A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.”

First say to yourself what you would be, and then do what you have to do...

“Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.”

Toleration is the greatest gift of the mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle.

If you're never scared or embarrassed or hurt, it means you never take any chances...

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.

The best part of life is when you decide your problems are your own, and don't blame others. You realize that YOU control your own destiny.

No matter your age, or your circumstances; you have something unique to offer. Your life, because of who you are, has meaning...

You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life...

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love...

“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.”

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it”

“Learn from yesterday, live for today hope for tomorrow.”

“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.”

"If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary."

“Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself."

Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish but you only spend it once.

You cannot be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You cannot live if you are looking for the meaning of life...

Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. Some people think what's right is to get by, and what's wrong is to get caught...

Character is doing the right thing when nobody's looking. Some people think what's right is to get by, what's wrong is to get caught...

We are put on earth not for ourselves, but for each other. If you are there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you.

We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.