The essence of success is that it is never necessary to think of a new idea oneself. It is far better to wait until somebody else does it, and then to copy him in every detail, except his mistakes.

That is the whole trouble with being a heretic. One usually must think out everything for oneself.

It is a mark of genius not to astonish but to be astonished.

Fate is something you believe in when things are not going well. When they are, you forget it.

No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

If the pain is not felt or it doesn't hurt you...it can never change you. Being susceptible to pain is a blessing.

There is no greater joy than that of feeling oneself a creator. The triumph of life is expressed by creation.

All I know of morality I learned from football

There is nothing that robs a righteous cause of its strength more than a millionaire's money.

As is my way, when I start something that I've put off doing, I always start with the hardest form. So I started with Ashtanga.

Continuing to pay people unemployment compensation is a disincentive for them to seek new work.

I think Donald Trump needs to set a direction that allows people who are deeply opposed to Obamacare to realize it's gradually going to be reformed and rethought.

Florence is probably one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It's very quiet as well - there's not much nightlife - so it definitely keeps me focused on the work.

Every man if he so desires becomes sculptor of his own brain.