There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.

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.

Reinette: One may tolerate a world of demons for the sake of an angel.

See, my hope and dream is that people have a good time watching basketball. It's not church. It's not serious.

Surprise is the secret of joy.

After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth'.

My touring has never stopped; from the time I started doing stand-up, I've been on the road.

The Yankees are only interested in one thing, and I have no idea what that is.

The proliferation of outlets that digital technology has enabled has itself contributed to the changing nature of what we regard as 'news' and the way in which many citizens perceive politics.

Sitting at the table doesn't make you a diner, unless you eat some of what's on that plate.

In a perfect world, I would be 6-foot-3 and have a perfect head of hair and look like Orlando Bloom.

He who has conquered his own coward spirit has conquered the whole outward world.