The secret of life, though, is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.

Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it.

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.

If you don't want to slip up tomorrow, speak the truth today.

Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand.

It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.

Be realistic: Plan for a miracle

Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.

Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.

He who is slowest in making a promise is most faithful in its performance.

Science has not yet taught us if madness is or is not the sublimity of the intelligence.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

Chaos is a name for any order that produces confusion in our minds.

No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.