Destiny is not a passive agent that lies in the lap of the Gods, but is an active instrument that lies in your own hands to shape as you will.
Beer: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.
I've come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.
If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.
Great dreams of great dreamers are always transcended.
The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little
Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.
To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
A friend to all is a friend to none
Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes.
Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence.
Language is very powerful. Language does not just describe reality. Language creates the reality it describes.
He who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance.
Don't raise your voice, improve your argument.
One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.