In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.

The person who takes no chances generally has to take whatever is left when others are through choosing.

To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money.

When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.

There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that's important.

The best way out is always through.

Sovereignty is not given, it is taken.

We should not give up and we should not allow the problem to defeat us.

Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you’ve ever imagined.

Memories of our lives, of our works and our deeds will continue in others.

Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have.

My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.

Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.

If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.

Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre.