Be not dazzled by beauty, but look for those inward qualities which are lasting.

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.

We are all shot through with enough motives to make a massacre any day of the week that we want to give them their head.

Memory is the scribe of the soul.

Much as I try to disguise myself, there is never a time when I'm not aware of being overweight.

Hang on to your hat. Hang on to your hope. And wind the clock, for tomorrow is another day.

Men do not change; they unmask themselves.

Time destroys everything.

The main object of teaching is not to give explanations, but to knock at the doors of the mind.

Bless your heart, they don't mind--they're exceedingly kind-- They don't blame you--as long as you're funny!

Do all that you can do in a perfect manner every day, but do it without haste, worry or fear. Go as fast as you can , but never hurry.

Our choice of partners is one of the clearest statements about our choice of values.