We do not choose our own parts in life, and have nothing to do with those parts. Our duty is confined to playing them well.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

The moon hung over the planet Earth, a dead thing over a dying thing.

If we pray, we shall prevail.

I think that when you don't know, you should wait until you do.

Each day should be passed as though it were our last.

If I were in the President's place, I would not get a chance to resign. I would be lying in a pool of my own blood hearing Mrs. Armey, standing over me, saying, 'How do I reload this damn thing?'

The blues are what I've turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

It’s a little weird to have fans see pictures of us when we were little because it’s like, ‘Where’d you get that picture?’

No child is bad from the beginning, they only imitate their atmosphere.

Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked brother.