And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.
Strength of mind rests in sobriety; for this keeps your reason unclouded by passion.
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.
Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me.
If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.
A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.
First ask yourself: What is the worst that can happen? Then prepare to accept it. Then proceed to improve on the worst.
Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.
When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better.
Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.
It may have been in pieces, but I gave you the best of me.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft!
I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.
Diligence is the mother of good fortune. And idleness, its opposite, never brought a man to the goal of any of his best wishes.
Storms make trees take deeper roots.
Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.
Every nation has the right to demand proper treatment and no country should violate the territory of any other country.