I will never be by violence constrained to do anything.

You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-nes

Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.

I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be.

To see me does not necessarily mean to see my face. To understand my thoughts is to have seen me.

When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.

To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money.

If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.

No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself. No man is free who cannot command himself.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

I do not want to die rusting, I prefer to burn out.

Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. … Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles.

Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight.

It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.

Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.