Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself.

Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts inevitably bring about right results.

Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.

A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.

In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result.

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.

Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power.

The outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs.

Our life is what our thoughts make it. A man will find that as he alters his thoughts toward things and other people, things and other people will alter towards him.

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors; that which it loves, and also that which it fears.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

So go love someone that wants to love you back. Whoever that lad is will be one lucky person.

I don't know anybody that I can think of who has contended that the Iraqis had nuclear weapons.

Heaven forbid! -- That would be the greatest misfortune of all! -- To find a man agreeable whom one is determined to hate! -- Do not wish me such an evil.

I think faith is the one common denominator between everything that goes on at the race track - a faith in Christ.

Although from you I far must roam, do not be broken hearted. We two, who in the souls are one, are never truly parted.

It feels like it's the end of the world if you don't do well on your SATs.

Just remember when you think you're free, the crack in your heart is me.

I chose to wait to get my drivers license. Since I was working and I didn't have time, I got it like a week before my 18th birthday.

Change your mind about playing doctor?" "No, but I hear candy-striper uniforms are pretty cute.