The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible.

You say I started out with practically nothing, but that isn't correct. We all start with all there is, it's how we use it that makes things possible.

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.

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

Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret nor observes a promise.

Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.

If you can't you must, and if you must you can.

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

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.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

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 throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.

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

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

Only in the darkness, you are able to see the stars.

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

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.

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

The person who takes no chances generally has to take whatever is left when others are through choosing.

Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight.