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

I learned that you have to push away the demand of people's expectations by believing in your instincts.

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

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, but it empties it of its strength.

Tolerance, like any aspect of peace, is forever a work in progress.

'Tis never too late to be wise.

The best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that person's own sake.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody.

I want to make a New Year’s prayer, not a resolution. I’m praying for courage.