Anger is like a ruin, which, in falling upon its victim, breaks itself to pieces.

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.

Irreverence is a most necessary ingredient of religion. Not to speak of its importance in philosophy. Irreverence is the only way left to us for testing our universe.

Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in a period of moral crisis maintain their neutrality.

It's one thing to make financial aid available to students so they can attend college. It's another thing to design forms that students can actually fill out.

Actually, when I was little I even dreamed about riding a black cat.

The great high of winning Wimbledon lasts for about a week. You go down in the record book, but you don't have anything tangible to hold on to. But having a baby -- there isn't any comparison.

I think for me it was a natural transition to move full time into acting rather than figure skating.

My weight always fluctuates by 10 pounds. After trying Atkins and doing Nutrisystem a few times, now I’m just focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle rather than dieting.

I understand the seriousness of concussions.

Misery no longer loves company. Nowadays it insists on it.