A great step toward independence is a good-humoured stomach.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

A word in a dictionary is very much like a car in a mammoth motor show - full of potential but temporarily inactive.

A pair of skinny jeans and a tattoo does not make you a leader.

You have to [go outside your comfort zone]. Andy Warhol said 'say yes to everything'.

What's the furthest corner? Because that's where I want to be, alone with the only thing that I love.

Party domination and State leadership are concepts incompatible with one another.

The difference between a hero and a coward is one step sideways.

There's no such thing as a bad dog, just a bad owner.

You fit me better than my favorite sweater.

Love knows nothing of order.

Enjoying life is far superior to being graded on your performance in life.