He who strives for excellence strives for greatness.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

Be the best of yourself.

Staying in a relationship with someone who doesn't love him/herself, is a direct reflection of how much you love and value yourself.

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

We have to consider who is going to be the best prime minister to take on a "one nation" agenda.

I was a little nervous coming in mostly because my first scene was with Martin Sheen, who I'm a huge fan of.

I'd like to see anyone do what I do for one week.

Mr Newton, a fellow of our College, and very young, being but the second year master of arts; but of an extraordinary genius and proficiency.

The thing I am attracted to is just good writing and stories that are based somewhat in reality.

When I go to the line I'm thinking 'All net.' When I don't think that, I'm likely to miss.

The universe is probably littered with one-planet graves