I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.

A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give you a formula for that.

I am the captain of my soul.

Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.

If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.

Aim for the highest.

Gratitude is an illness suffered by dogs.

Don't stop chasing your dreams, because dreams do come true.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.

The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.

You have to make the rules, not follow them.

A thing worth having is a thing worth cheating for.

When I'm inspired, I get excited because I can't wait to see what I'll come up with next.

I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one.

Do not let it be your aim to be something, but to be someone.

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.

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

Accept whatever comes to you woven in the pattern of your destiny, for what could more aptly fit your needs?

Be yourself, let you come through.