Always do what you are afraid to do.

I will never be by violence constrained to do anything.

Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion'.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

For every man there exists a bait which he cannot resist swallowing.

I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which I kept hidden under the desk. It had strings on it so I would practice my chord shapes under the desk and that's about all I did at school.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.

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

If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger, the other opportunity.

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.

The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.

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

Whatever lifts the corners of your mouth, trust that.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

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