The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it.

I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

Success is not measured by where you are in life, but the obstacles you've over come

Political activity alone cannot make a man free. Back of the ballot, he must have property, industry, skill, economy, intelligence, and character.

We all should rise, above the clouds of ignorance, narrowness, and selfishness.

I have begun everything with the idea that I could succeed, and I never had much patience with the multitudes of people who are always ready to explain why one cannot succeed.

There is communion of more than our bodies when bread is broken and wine drunk.

They might not like your uniqueness, but as long as you are happy with your inner-self, you should never dare to change your life to please them.

Every time the Lord grants you His mercy and favor, doors will be opened for you.

Building a mechanical device for its appearance is like putting lace on a bowling ball.

I tend to like to write a song and then think about it for a while. I record a demo of it and then put it away and wait until I've gotten more thoughts on it or get sure exactly how to approach it.

Everyone's got different views. I think you're better off staying within the party and prosecuting those views than stepping out of it.

Any time you throw pain at a Jackal without a clear present request, within a millisecond he'll jump in.

My weak suit is whatever each reader hates about each book.

There is a ... matter - much more valuable and divine than natural philosophy . ... On this matter I must speak to you in enigmas.

Ninety percent of this game is half mental.