You will know who wants you to succeed by the way they see the good in you before they ever see your flaws.

When you have knowledge, patience, and passion, and pair those with hard work, you will find success -- but don’t ever forget about kindness.

In relationships, always strive to give more than you take -- that's how you make a bigger impact.

Everything we do is practice for something greater than where we currently are.

You'll only beat your fears once you get to the point where you care more about your purpose than what people think of you.

Problems don't get better with time they become better when you find bravery. Success demands that you fight your fears.

Every time you make a choice you’re taking time and effort away from something or someone else. Every choice has a cost.

The biggest roadblock to changing the world is believing that your voice doesn't matter.

When quitting is done correctly, it isn't giving up - it's making room for something better.

Entitlement is such a cancer, because it is void of gratitude.

Instead of thinking that you always need to do bigger things, learn to do the small things in better ways.

The world is terrible, " said Mark tonelessly. "And some are drawn down into it and drown there, and some rise above and carry others with them.

Only a philosopher's mind grows wings, since its memory always keeps it as close as possible to those realities by being close to which the gods are divine.

Secrets are a part of life. Their mysteries make our world beautiful. Their depths inspire our hearts, intrigue our minds, and embrace our very souls.

All hail the light, the dark, and the grey.

I don't idolize anyone or aspire to be like anyone.

Nature does not deceive or conceal, but reveals.

A man who values a good night's rest will not lie down with enmity in his heart, if he can help it.

Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking.

There is a genius of a nation, which is not to be found in the numerical citizens, but which characterizes the society.

Being with my kids is really important to me, being a good dad and being around a lot.