Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
Listen to many, speak to a few.
You'll never get ahead of anyone as long as you try to get even with him.
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.
If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.
One of the things I learned when I was negotiating was that until I changed myself, I could not change others.
A pure hand needs no glove to cover it.
The meaning of life is that it is to be lived, and it is not to be traded and conceptualized and squeezed into a patter of systems.
Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best.
I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act.
Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret nor observes a promise.
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
It's not whether you got knocked down; it's whether you get back up.
Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you’ve ever imagined.
Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
The duty of youth is to challenge corruption.
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.
Though the road's been rocky it sure feels good to me.
I don't know who my grandfather was; I'm much more concerned to know what his grandson will be.
