That which achieves its effect by accident is not art.

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 past does not influence me

When there is a crisis, let your heart pray, but let your hands work.

All good sports reporters know that the best stories are in the loser's locker room.

Those who fervently love God are intoxicated by His warmth and live out their addiction like moths drawn to a flame.

True beauty of dress consists in its simplicity . . . What do these devotees of fashion gain? Only the satisfaction of being admired, like a butterfly.

You make do with what you have. As you age you learn even to be happy with what you have.

A woman should always be more concerned with standing up for what is right than making sure everyone 'likes' her.

Strange mystery of our nature, that those in whom genius develops itself in imagination, thus taking its most ethereal form, should yet be the most dependent on the opinions of others!

It often takes the darkness of a storm to show us the light of God's presence.

You must not change one thing, one pebble, one grain of sand, until you know what good and evil will follow on that act.