The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between the great and the insignificant, its energy - invincible determination - a purpose once fixed, and then death or victory.

One of the ill effects of cruelty is that it makes the bystanders cruel.

Laziness grows on people; it begins in cobwebs and ends in iron chains

I hold a doctrine, to which I owe not much, indeed, but all the little I ever had, namely, that with ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.

You can’t believe in fate only when it sends you something you want, only when things turn out right. You have to accept what fate sends you or doesn’t send you, no matter whether or not you like it.

Learn to ... be what you are and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.

Being in the pop group Eternal gave me the most wonderful opportunity to travel the world, and I have visited some spectacular countries.

I firmly believe that success lies in the combination of both talent and business savvy, and that the magic comes through partnership between both.

I wouldn't say there is one guy that I would say patterns himself after me.

I don't really get excited about good things happening to me.

To many people, dramatic criticism must seem like an attempt to tattoo soap bubbles.

The poor stay poor, the rich get rich / Thats how it goes / Everybody knows.

Religion, richest favor of the skies.