I believe that every person is born with talent.
You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.
People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
I'd rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and right.
For a man who no longer has a homeland, writing becomes a place to live.
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.
It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
Good thoughts bear good fruit, bad thoughts bear bad fruit.
Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.
We're lost, but we're making good time
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-nes
I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good.
First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.
The starting point of all achievement is desire.
A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.
After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.
I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.