After all is said and done, more is said than done.

We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or the unseen world, but directly from life.

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

Freedom and independence form my character.

Don?t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine.

I long to accomplish a great and noble task; but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble

People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.

One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.

Go then if you must, but remember, no matter how foolish your deeds, those who love you will love you still.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

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

Instead of worrying about what people say of you, why not spend time trying to accomplish something they will admire

Victory is for those who can say 'Victory is mine'. Success is for those who can begin saying 'I will succeed' and say 'I have succeeded' in the end.

A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.

They deem me mad because I will not sell my days for gold; and I deem them mad because they think my days have a price.

The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

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

Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.