The crisis of today is the joke of tomorrow.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.

I'd rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and right.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

People die from typewriters falling on their heads.

You are never too old to become younger!

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.

One must maintain a little bittle of summer, even in the middle of winter.

If the little bit you have is nothing special in itself, at least find a way of saying it that is a little bit special.

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

Never stand begging for what one has the power to earn.

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

All wealth is the product of labor.

Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better.

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

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.

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

Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die; and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of life and the duty of life. Both life and death are parts of the same Great Adventure.

There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.