If I find 10,000 ways something won't work, I haven't failed. I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.

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

In life, you need either inspiration or desperation.

If the little bit you have is nothing special in itself, at least find a way of saying it that is a little bit special.

I want to know what passion is. I want to feel something strongly.

One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

For me, I'm focused on what I want to do. I know what I need to do to be a champion, so I'm working on it.

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

Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

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.

Never tell all you know-not even to the person you know best.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

When every physical and mental resource is focused, one's power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.

Every problem is a gift - without problems we would not grow.

The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.

Today I shall behave, as if this is the day I will be remembered.

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

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