The man who does something under orders is not unhappy; he is unhappy who does something against his will.

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 tongues of hell are dull.

Either men will learn to live like brothers, or they will die like beasts.

I can only say that I have acted upon my best convictions, without selfishness or malice, and that by the help of God I shall continue to do so.

I'm not dissatisfied, just not satisfied in an ultimate sense.

The right to know is the right to live.

We don't need more stupid ideas.

Inspire me with love for my art and for thy creatures. In the sufferer let me see only the human being.

Lacking many of the essential implements, it irritated me to be reduced to impotence in the face of artistic projects to which I had passionately given myself.

The quickest way to be a little bit happier and more engaged in your job is to spend some time thinking about developing closer friendships.

It is silliness to live when to live is torment.