Chance makes a plaything of a man's life.

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.

There is no greater service than that rendered to one’s nation, no greater glory one can seek than that in the name of one’s people.

Visualize yourself at your best. Be determined to earn the title of being excellent. From working hard and practicing, one day you will earn its badge of honor.

the same question arose in every soul: "For what, for whom, must I kill and be killed?"... p982

I waited tables in New York, and when you're in that line of work, you often have a horrible boss.

If I'm in a relationship, that girl gets showered with letters from the road. I pour my heart into it.

My parents were young and liberal and knew I was going to drink anyway, so they let me do it at home.

The greatest weapon of mass destruction is corporate economic globalization.

See I need you in my life for me to stay No no no no no I know you'll stay Oh no no no no don't go away

Deep listening is experiencing heightened awareness or expanded awareness of sound and of silence, of quiet, and of sounding - making sounds.

I understand the reasons behind his keeping a distance from a girl he cares about. Because the truth is, sometimes getting close to the fire does actually burn you.