Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.

When I give, I give myself.

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.

First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.

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

Make today worth remembering.

For a man who no longer has a homeland, writing becomes a place to live.

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

To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal.

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

We travel. Some of us forever. To seek other states, other lives, other souls.

I am the captain of my soul.

Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on

No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself. No man is free who cannot command himself.

How wrong is it for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself?

Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.