To have no heroes is to have no aspiration, to live on the momentum of the past, to be thrown back upon routine, sensuality, and the narrow self.

There is no way to penetrate the surface of life but by attacking it earnestly at a particular point.

A strange and somewhat impassive physiognomy is often, perhaps, an advantage to an orator, or leader of any sort, because it helps to fix the eye and fascinate the mind.

One should never criticize his own work except in a fresh and hopeful mood. The self-criticism of a tired mind is suicide.

Failure sometimes enlarges the spirit. You have to fall back upon humanity and God.

An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.

The imaginations which people have of one another are the solid facts of society.

As social beings we live with our eyes upon our reflection, but have no assurance of the tranquillity of the waters in which we see it.

To get away from one's working environment is, in a sense, to get away from one's self; and this is often the chief advantage of travel and change.

Form the habit of making decisions when your spirit is fresh...to let dark moods lead is like choosing cowards to command armies.

Every general increase of freedom is accompanied by some degeneracy, attributable to the same causes as the freedom.

Trust in God gives self-power.

As a general rule, in the world of magic, the most successful magician is the one who has enough patience to keep the secrets of his original magic effects.

Just as courage imperils life fear protects it.

Everyone without exception is searching for happiness.

Entertainment is about taking people away from the regular order of things when there is some chaos and pain and stress.

No man is a hero to his own valet.

I want to make sure that all kids get a good education and enjoy what they learn

I sit up straight and do the first thing a person is supposed to do in an emergency, which is send a text message.

Humor is unavoidable. It might not feel funny in the moment, but more often than not there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

‎"There’s no such thing as mistakes – only a lack of foresight.