First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.

Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.

I am the captain of my soul.

When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...

Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.

You got to get it while you can.

Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

I believe that every person is born with talent.

I have a dream that one day little black boys and girls will be holding hands with little white boys and girls.

You need a little bit of insanity to do great things.

You have to make the rules, not follow them.

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

It's not whether you got knocked down; it's whether you get back up.

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.

After all is said and done, more is said than done.

Courage isn't having the strength to go on - it is going on when you don't have strength.

Isn't it astonishing that all these secrets have been preserved for so many years just so we could discover them!

The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.

The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.