A book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us.

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.

Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber.

Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

I found my place when I stopped looking for it.

Maybe who we are isn't so much about what we do, but rather what we're capable of when we least expect it.

Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

The quality of your life depends quite a bit on the quality of attention you project out onto the world.

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.