A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.

Defeat is not defeat unless accepted as a reality-in your own mind.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I am possible'

First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

The people who were trying to make this world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?

I will take fate by the throat; it will never bend me completely to its will.

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

In a day, when you don't come across any problems - you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path.

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

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

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

He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life

The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.

Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase.

Our life is what our thoughts make it.

Though the road's been rocky it sure feels good to me.