Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.

Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed possible

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.

Those who can not change their minds can not change anything.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

The best way to see Faith is to shut the eye of Reason.

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

If you don't like someone's story, write your own.

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

If you don't know where you're from, you'll have a hard time saying where you're going.

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Wisdom begins at the end.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.

The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.