Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

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.

You want to live-but do you know how to live? You are scared of dying-and, tell me, is the kind of life you lead really any different from being dead?

Light can only be understood with the wisdom of darkness.

If there ever comes a time that you forget where you came from, you've gone too far.

Chicago happened slowly, like a migraine. First they were driving through countryside, then, imperceptibly, the occasional town became a low suburban sprawl, and the sprawl became the city.

Well, my main instrument is violin, but I think of myself as a songwriter who happens to play violin.

A mother is the best friend God ever gave.

Theology is a part of our lives. It's unavoidable. A thoughtless theology guides our lives with just as much force as a thoughtful and informed one.

Any age is the perfect age to follow your dream!

War destroys, kills, impoverishes. Lord, give us your peace!

Discard every self-seeking motive as soon as it is seen, and you need not search for truth; truth will find you.

If you can get rid of your attachment to a single thing, you are on the way to liberation.