Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.

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.

Ninety-five per cent of your success or failure will come from your daily habits.

I shed a tear when I meet somebody who always quits. Reliable people are so rare in this world.

To have no desire is such a load of bullshit--forgive me for being so blunt. To have no passion in one's life is a cop-out for cowards.

Family is very important

Learning to cultivate an awareness of the known and unknown within one's being often leads to a healthier and more realistic sense of self.

Mountains had taken the place of religion, had satisfied her religious sense, her need for adoration and worship as no service in any Cathedral, however sublime, had been able to do.

If the world somehow actually ends tomorrow, let all forget about the Mayans and just agree it's the NHL's fault

I think you do better when you are really up for it, cause passion goes up.

I was in my thirties before I learnt that I too would prefer not to see what I could no longer have