The man who while he gives thinks of what he will get in return, deserves to be deceived.

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.

Consistency and acceleration are both key to sustaining success. One-day-wonder persons who slouch back to mediocrity will soon be forgotten.

I barely have time for my own children. To adopt more children and not have time for them, that would be poor parenting on my part.

The fifties - they seem to have taken place on a sunny afternoon that asked nothing of you except a drifting belief in the moment and its power to satisfy.

There is a strong sense of understanding, appreciation, shared responsibility, and trust that unites and motivates the team to work together.

Destroy my desires, eradicate my ideals, show me something better, and I will follow you.

I got bad calls every match, and I never got an apology. So I thought it was rather strange.

I think 'Make love, not war' might be the most profound statement that's ever been made.

Ive had many idols growing up. The inclination for idol worship comes naturally to me. Or it did, anyway. I think Ive gotten over it. It came as naturally to me as wanting to act.

Before you can follow your own drummer, you have to hear the drummer.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.