To go too far is as bad as to fall short.

Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

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

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

Don't let anyone tell you what you ought to like... Some wines that some experts think are absolutely exquisite don't appeal to me at all.

Aim for the highest.

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?

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

I will never be by violence constrained to do anything.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

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

Argue not concerning God,re-examine all that you have been told at church or school or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your soul

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.

The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

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

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.