It is the property of a great and good mind to covet, not the fruit of good deeds, but good deeds themselves, and to seek for a good man even after having met with bad men.

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.

Please, Tommy. Please

If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.

I like the idea of being a sculptor. Just me alone, making something - that solitary existence.

I knew I was destined to do a solo album, but when I did that first album in 1978, I had no idea it was going to be that well received.

Impact lies in the vicinity of mistakes.

For a member to say, 'I'm a lame duck' violates political science 101.

Whoever wants to set a good example must add a grain of foolishness to his virtue: then others can imitate and yet at the same time surpass the one they imitate-which human beings love to do.

The NRA provided that in America each industry should be organized into a federally supervised trade association. It was not called a corporative. It was called a Code Authority.

If you don't love all the Star Wars movies, you're not a true fan.

Do the work, enjoy the work, take it seriously, don't take yourself seriously and keep your head down!