As fate is inexorable, and not to be moved either with tears or reproaches, an excess of sorrow is as foolish as profuse laughter; while, on the other hand, not to mourn at all is insensibility.

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.

The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people.

Whether you are just entering the workforce or nearing retirement age, planning for the future is critical.

Bronze is the mirror of form, wine of the heart.

I don't watch trailers, I like to go into every movie fresh.

Wherever we may come alive, that is the area in which we are spiritual.

The best way to put more money in people's wallets is to leave it there in the first place.

There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.

Making music, if youre a real musician, you carry on, regardless in this world.

I don't know what it is about the french language, it seems to be scared of coming out of the mouth so it comes out the nose instead.

Generally speaking, I think it is unbecoming to act as a national hero, wave hands and so on.