A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

There is always room at the top.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

Never stand begging for what one has the power to earn.

Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Ideas come from everything

Whenever a negative thought concerning your personal power comes to mind, deliberately voice a positive thought to cancel it out.

Storms make trees take deeper roots.

Anything that makes weak - physically, intellectually and spiritually, reject it as poison.

Wealth is not about having a lot of money; it's about having a lot of options.

Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.

Pizza makes me think that anything is possible.

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.

Every problem is a gift - without problems we would not grow.

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

We need never be ashamed of our tears.

Listen to many, speak to a few.