I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me.

You got to get it while you can.

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention ... arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

For a man who no longer has a homeland, writing becomes a place to live.

Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.

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

It always seems impossible until it's done.

People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.

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

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!

Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me.

It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.

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

I believe that every person is born with talent.

In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.

Only in the darkness, you are able to see the stars.

If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.