It takes the whole of life to learn how to live, and - even more surprising - it takes the whole of life to learn how to die.

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.

I wanted to peel myself off of me.

Don't turn your head. Keep looking at the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you.

I will have to rely on that painful teacher, experience.

If there are no barriers to cross or demons to slay to reach the desired destination, we will not call it a success.

I am two with nature.

It is perfectly possible to live a very moral life without a belief in God, and I think it's perfectly possible to live a life peppered with ill-doing and believe in God.

I'm willing to submit to the sovereignty of the consumer, but I just want to know what they say.

This does not come naturally. I have to work out 60 to 90 minutes at least five days a week and stick to a high- fiber, low-calorie eating plan.

We must at all costs avoid saying no because people prefer those who say yes, and this allows us to survive in hostile territory.

Two forces rule the universe: light and gravity.