I do not care so much what I am to others as I care what I am to myself.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Make today worth remembering.
I'd rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and right.
For a man who no longer has a homeland, writing becomes a place to live.
When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger, the other opportunity.
Above all things, respect yourself.
Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts...
The starting point of all achievement is desire.
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.
It's all to do with the training: you can do a lot if you're properly trained.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Nobody can hurt me without my permission.
I don’t think we are going to become extinct. We are very clever and very resourceful.
Listen to many, speak to a few.
Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Freedom and independence form my character.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.