A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.

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.

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.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

No. I meant stay with me today. And tomorrow. And every day after.

You just can't enjoy any of the movie when you're in it.

Wars are started by the truth. Peace is proclaimed with lies.

Do not doubt that mountains walk simply because they may not appear to walk like humans.

People now genuinely respond to it and associate me with music. It's really fun.

Iran would do well to look at the calendar and realize there's a new president in the Oval Office. And Iran would do well not to test the resolve of this new president [Donald Trump].

We grow because we struggle, we learn and overcome.

I do not know who I am, where I am going - and I am the one who has to decide the answers to these hideous questions.

Nature and wisdom are not, but should be, companions.

I would give all of my fame for a pot of ale and safety.