This body is not a home, but an inn; and that only for a short time.

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.

I'm composing and writing music.

Oh, breathe not his name! let it sleep in the shade, Where cold and unhonour'd his relics are laid

I'm a late bloomer. Being a late bloomer is a problem when you decide at 40 you want to have children

If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that.

Without death and decay, how could life go on?

When people are afraid, they make emotional decisions.

A rainy day can actually be a very important day. And a small hope isn't really small if it makes a lost hope less sad.

Attend your children's athletic events. There's nothing better than watching your child succeed while absolutely loving the opportunity to play in front of you.

It's the persona that makes you a leading actor. A leading actor has something extra that's fun to watch. But it isn't usually about acting.

You carry on no matter what are the obstacles. You simply refuse to give up - and, when the going gets tough, you get tougher. And, you win.