There’s nothing more insufferable than people who boast about their own humility

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?

The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

Our life is what our thoughts make it.

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.

That which abides the fire shall become clean. The water of separation shall purify. The Lord is a consuming fire. That which can't abide the fire shall go through water.

When I was young, I didn't play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I've reached. Think what they might do over time.

Early, bright, transient, chaste as morning dew, She sparkled, was exhaled, and went to heaven.

Every soldier is an enemy.

The unexpected connection is more powerful than one that is obvious.

I rob banks for a living. What do you do?

Kind words elicit trust. Kind thoughts create depth. Kind deeds bring love.

A sense of blessedness comes from a change of heart, not from more blessings.

I try to keep my characters raising more questions than giving answers. I don't want to leave too much on the table. I want you to have your connection and your secret understanding of the character.

The best work comes from people who are motivated by crisis. When something stops their original idea, they respond by coming up with something even better.