Whoever despises himself still esteems the despiser within himself.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

There is always madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.

There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

I'm a free man now, except I cannot leave China. You know, I have no desire to travel. I have so many things to do; I cannot finish them now.

The sky is the limit. I'm just following where life takes me. It's been an incredible journey.

Happiness is living by inner purpose.

There are two impossibilities in life: "just one drink" and "an honest politician."

We are creatures of story.

The best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people.

Man cannot breathe with borrowed lungs.

God has given me authority in heaven and on earth, but my writ does not extend to hell. You will just have to put up with it.

You transform all those who are touched by You.

And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesn't have all the answers; recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery.