A life is not worth much of which it cannot be said, when it comes to its close, that it was helpful to humanity.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.

Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it.

I would permit no man, no matter what his colour might be, to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

The happiest people are those who do the most for others. The most miserable are those who do the least.

Success is not measured by where you are in life, but the obstacles you've over come

Political activity alone cannot make a man free. Back of the ballot, he must have property, industry, skill, economy, intelligence, and character.

We all should rise, above the clouds of ignorance, narrowness, and selfishness.

A fortress doesn’t fall unless its towers are weakened.

If you are afraid to fail, your successes will be few, common, and unmemorable.

My eyes were closed, they're open now

All work is an act of philosophy.

It is true that I do not speak as well as I can think. But that is true of most people, as nearly as I can tell.

When we play a game, we tackle tough challenges with more creativity, more determination, more optimism, and we're more likely to reach out to others for help.

My gayness became quietly accepted and, shock of all shocks, life went on.

Happy the land where the writers are sad, the merchants satisfied, the rich melancholic, and the populace content.

I watch movies all the time, so it's hard to pick certain specific directors that have inspired me in the aggregate.

To achieve goals you've never achieved before, you need to start doing things you've never done before.