The rust of the mind is the destruction of genius.

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.

Invest in friendships but be aware of those who only love your public success for personal gain. People who really love you cover your private failures!

Let never man be bold enough to say, Thus, and no farther shall my passion stray: The first crime, past, compels us into more, And guilt grows fate, that was but choice, before.

Now all orators effect their demonstrative proofs by allegation either of enthymems or examples, and, besides these, in no other way whatever.

Being here, it is just impossible to imagine what that was like, when the tsunami hit.

Make sure you have finished speaking before your audience has finished listening.

We are promoting the opportunity for healthy living in a manner and scale unseen before.

Like most photographers, I try to capture a moment in my work.

People who can't be alone have a problem. Loneliness is a luxury for people like me.

The good thing about writing a true story is that you don't have to worry about giving an impression of realism.