A man can't soar too high, when he flies with his own wings.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be.

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

When all is said and done, more is said than done.

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

Sovereignty is not given, it is taken.

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention. Invention ... arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

Make today worth remembering.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

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

Anything that makes weak - physically, intellectually and spiritually, reject it as poison.

In life, you need either inspiration or desperation.

In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.

If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.

I'm sorry I wrote you such a long letter; I didn't have time to write a short one.

When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on