A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.
Freedom and independence form my character.
People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.
Humans have come into being for the sake of each other, so either teach them, or learn to bear them.
If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it's not.
We do not consider our principles as dogmas contained in books said to come from heaven. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or the unseen world, but directly from life.
I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.
Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.
Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.
Every nation has the right to demand proper treatment and no country should violate the territory of any other country.
Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
The starting point of all achievement is desire. Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.
I'm not telling you it's going to be easy - I'm telling you it's going to be worth it.
When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably.
Whatever you are, be a good one.
Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.
The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have.
It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.
The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.
We're lost, but we're making good time
