Nature does not turn out her work according to a single pattern; she prides herself upon her power of variation.

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.

When we step into positions of leadership, we make a whole set of promises we may not know we are making.

When having that one person in my life and him going away, becomes the difference between life and death, I'll know I am in love.

Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. And lo no one was there.

My mother only ever said two things. She said,'I don't know, dear.'And she said,'Can I get you a sandwich, honey?

A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.

Between certainty and the real, an ancient enmity.

But there is only one thing which gathers people into seditious commotion, and that is oppression

I've had great experiences or joyful experiences making a movie that people found very disturbing.

I'm a person with a lot of affection for adventure - I scuba dive, skydive, fly helicopters.

If all you have is music, then you don't have music