Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested destroys its chance of revenge.

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.

That’s what great art does—that’s why these men and women counted. It shows us what makes life worth living.

I don’t want what we’re doing to just end up as notes for a novel.

If the crookies don't crumble, you don't try other pastries

The angel is free because of his knowledge, the beast because of his ignorance. Between the two remains the son of man to struggle.

Be yourself and your readers will follow you anywhere.Try to commit an act of writingand they will jump overboard to get away.

When you are at the Olympic Games, it comes down to a ten thousandth of a hair between making the next round or winning a race or getting second or third.

Microfinance is an incredibly powerful tool ... but we must move beyond micro-hopes and micro-ambitions for women.

The epoch of Customary Law, and of its custody by a privileged order, is a very remarkable one.

Freedom of speech doesn't mean freedom from judgement.

It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation.