The first rule is to keep an untroubled spirit. The second is to look things in the face and know them for what they are.

When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.

When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it ....

Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.

It is greed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him.

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?

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

Listen to many, speak to a few.

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.

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

People die from typewriters falling on their heads.

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

Things may come to those who wait but only the things left by those who hustle.

I want to know what passion is. I want to feel something strongly.

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

Freedom and independence form my character.

Don't find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.