Whenever the speech is corrupted so is the mind.

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.

Silence enhances music. What you do not play can sweeten what you do. But it is not the same with words. What you do not say can haunt you.

Self-awareness happens when we become aware of other people, things and places around us and how we are all connected.

Bless you. Be careful. Anyone intending to meddle with words needs such blessing, such warning.

Because I'm the kind of girl who fantasizes about being trapped in a library overnight.

The middle of the road is where the white line is and that's the worst place to drive.

I'm a very emotional person, and I love feeling things, so I tend to approach things kind of openly.

Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.

People who excel at something can rarely tell you how to do something.

The poison leaves bit by bit, not all at once. Be patient. You are healing.

Father said conflict develops the character