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

I am the lizard king. I can do anything.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.

One man with courage is a majority.

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

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

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

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

Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself.

No leader can be too far ahead of his followers.

If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.

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

The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.

The starting point of all achievement is desire.

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give you a formula for that.

I don't care what people think or say about me, I know who I am.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

The greatest sin is to think yourself weak

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.

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