We are more wicked together than separately. If you are forced to be in a crowd, then most of all you should withdraw into yourself.

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.

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.

Success is built on hard work, the right hard work itself is success.

Receptive prayer is one of the most powerful weapons against spiritual u-turns.

Good things when short are twice as good.

Choice and chance structure art and nature.

Courage is a greater virtue than love. At best, it takes courage to love.

Joy in one's work is the consummate tool.

Everyone has a burden, everyone has some baggage they're carrying.

I would say that God custom designed my weaknesses. I am not making God responsible for my sins.

The secret to peace-of-mind is to not identify with anything other than your true self.