There's one blessing only, the source and cornerstone of beatitude: confidence in self.

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.

Why should I shatter your wonderful fantasy with my boring reality? ~ Evie Snow

We are one human family.

Comedy is tragedy standing on its head with its pants down.

As we interact with others, we can either be a person who is bringing out their best or pointing out their worst. Regardless, however, our choice is always more information about us than them.

Reclaim our environment from those who would destroy it with their predatory economic behavior.

Yes, it's tough, but not as tough as doing comedy.

I have done no passably decent job in this world which did not at first seem to me useless - absurdly useless, useless to the point of nausea. My secret demon is called:;: What's the use?

My heart aches, and a drowsy numbness pains/ My sense, as though of hemlock I had drunk.

My speech is too fast; my oration confused; love knows no order.