Those who succeed in an outstanding way seldom do so before the age of 40. More often, they do not strike their real pace until they are well beyond the age of 50.

When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, rebuild those plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.

You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.

The way of success is the way of continuous pursuit of knowledge.

The only limitation is that which one sets up in one's own mind.

TELL THE WORLD WHAT YOU INTEND TO DO, BUT FIRST SHOW IT.This is the equivalent of saying "deeds, and not words, are what count most.

Perhaps we shall learn, as we pass through this age, that the 'other self" is more powerful than the physical self we see when we look into a mirror.

Knowledge has no value except that which can be gained from its application toward some worthy end.

The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results, just as a small fire makes a small amount of heat.

You’ve got to be sure of yourself beforeYou can ever win a prize.

If you are ready for the secret, you already possess one half of it, therefore, you will readily recognize the other half the moment it reaches your mind.

We've got a bond in common, you and I. We are both alone in the world.

Imagination is a confident hope.

Becoming famous was never what I wanted to do. There's a lot of things that come with fame - it's what people in the limelight have to do.

After what others would call a fun day out together, we feel as if we have been at the Red Cross, donating blood.

O Lazy bones! Dost thou think God would have given thee arms and legs, if he had not design'd thou should'st use them?

The cat would eat fish but would not get her feet wet.

I can change, but as we speak now, I really have zero desire to see my name in the press.

When women are economically empowered, the power balance changes in all areas of life.

Not all musicians believe in god but they all believe in Bach

If there is a God, why did he make me an atheist?