The mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned.

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.

To be great, practice simplicity and express humility.

Thank you, " I said bravely, dropping the syllables cleanly, like marbles, and secretly full of the most pathetic pride imaginable. I had spoken to strangers.

Confidence, clarity and compassion are essential qualities of a teacher.

I think if you're going to get a tattoo, it should be significant, especially when it's all the way up your arms and your body.

In my own recent String Trio I attempt to superimpose two quite different sets of formal strategies, both of which, ultimately, refer back to historical precedent.

Anthemic rock music is inherently fascist - anything intended to move huge masses of people is politically offensive to me.

An eighty-nine year old kid from Boston playing a blues in New Orleans takes a lot of chutzpah.

The dumber people are, the more they feel the need for a broad set of shoulders they can lay their head against.

I always thought I should base how good I am on how good I feel I am.

Temptations discover what you are.