Shun no toil to make yourself remarkable by some talent or other.

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.

Anyone who thinks money can't buy happiness has never owned a cat [or any pet].

You can make more friends in two months by being interested in other people than in two years of trying to get people interested in you.

The truth is like sunlight: It causes cancer.

Women like myself, CEOs, can pave the way for more women to get to the top.

Nothing is sacred. And, more importantly...the 'nothing' you end up with is truly sacred.

Our young people are assets to be cultivated and nurtured; let's begin treating them that way.

Who trades in contradictions will not be contradicted.

‎Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

There are libertarian values which say private property is the overarching value, the sanctity thereof, and there are egalitarians who say health care should be shared and so on. That's fair enough.

In dance you use every party of your body except your voice. I wanted to start acting because I wanted to use my voice.