Night brings our troubles to the light rather than banishes them.

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.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

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.

Finding some quiet time in your life, I think, is hugely important.

I don't have life rage anymore.

It feels good to be awake, knowing others are asleep. Makes you feel like the night is not for everyone, just a chosen few.

The only way the past can drag you back is if you choose to bring it with you into the present.

My favorite player is Tiger Woods. I think I can beat Tiger when I'm 20. It's a life goal.

The strain of life is what builds our strength. If there is no strain, there will be no strength.

Common sense is the best distributed thing in the world, for we all think we possess a good share of it.

I change jobs like drinking water ... And as I grow accustomed to the new flavor of a drink I regard as delicious, yes, vital, something fades, life balks. So I break camp; I shed skins.

Nothing we formulate or do can qualify us for access to God. Only grace can do that- based not on our performance but on the saving work of Christ.