When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't goin' away.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret nor observes a promise.

If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse.

For every man there exists a bait which he cannot resist swallowing.

If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

Above all things, respect yourself.

I confess that in 1901 I said to my brother Orville that man would not fly for fifty years.

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

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.

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

Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.

When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger, the other opportunity.

If you paint in your mind a picture of bright and happy expectations, you put yourself into a condition conducive to your goal.

Know thyself.

Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing.

You're never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you're never as bad as they say when you lose.