No one is laughable who laughs at himself.

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.

The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love.

Never be the only one, except, possibly, in your own home.

If you mess something up, remember who got you there. Don't be pointing fingers, even if finger-pointing is called for. Only one you got to blame is your own self.

Horsepower sells motorcars and torque wins motor races.

The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.

No, Sherlock doesn't need another brain. But he could benefit from an extra heart.

I am on the edge of mysteries and the veil is getting thinner and thinner.

Ignorance makes for weakness and fear; knowledge gives strength and confidence. Nothing surprises an intellect that knows all things with a sense of discrimination.

The Quiet American is anti the people who took them into the Vietnam War.

The best way I can mentor and lead those around me is to embody these qualities myself.