This accession of territory affirms forever the power of the United States, and I have given England a maritime rival who sooner or later will humble her pride.

Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment.

Victory is not always winning the battle...but rising every time you fall.

Six hours' sleep for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool.

Moses has revealed the existence of God to his nation. Jesus Christ to the Roman world, Muhammad to the old continent.

If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing.

You become strong by defying defeat and by turning loss into gain and failure to success.

Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can fly.

To have a right estimate of a man's character, we must see him in misfortune.

The purpose of religion is to keep the poor from killing the rich.

The poet is the sayer, the namer, and represents beauty.

May the Spirit of God empower you with divine strength to accomplish your mission on earth.

Whether beautiful or terrible, the past is always a ruin.

If you are brave enough to empty yourself, then life will fill you again and again.

Always believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.

For many many years, I've taught, not only leadership, but I've taught people that they need a personal growth plan. Growth is not an automatic process for you or me or anybody.

I was the highest-paid street performer, probably, in the history of Chicago. I was making like $800 a day.

What I treasure most in life is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations I have been able to dream of a more beautiful future.

Never pick up a stray kitten . . . unless you've already made up your mind to be owned by it.

There is no more merit in being able to attach a correct description to a picture than in being able to find out what is wrong with a stalled motorcar. In each case it is special knowledge.