Whatever fortune has raised to a height, she has raised only to cast it down.

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.

To become a distinguished entrepreneur, you need to have an undeniable, unquestionable and unmovable passion for your vision.

That is the saving grace of humor, if you fail no one is laughing at you.

Sometimes I wonder if there is any hope left for an Israeli-Palestinian discourse that is built on equality and liberty rather than a fruitless discourse of master and servant.

Teach economy. That is one of the first and highest virtues. It begins with saving money.

You must choose between your attachments and happiness.

Entertainment Weekly said that Parks and Rec is the smartest comedy on tv. Call me when it's the funniest.

People cannot remain good unless good is expected of them.

For your self to become pure, give everything to what is already pure in you.

The problem of pain meets its match in the scandal of grace.

A good old rodeo never hurt anyone.