Distrust that man who tells you to distrust. He takes the measure of his own small soul, and thinks the world no larger.

The truest greatness lies in being kind, the truest wisdom in a happy mind.

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.

When we tire of well-worn ways, we seek for new. This restless craving in the souls of men spurs them to climb, and to seek the mountain view.

Divine the Powers that on this trio wait. Supreme their conquest, over Time and Fate. Love, Work, and Faith - these three alone are great.

So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind while just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs.

To sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men.

Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.

A weed is but an unloved flower.

There is nothing we cannot live down, and rise above, and overcome.

With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see.

We are all born extraordinary! shape your today to cherish your tomorrow

Anyone can deal with victory. Only the mighty can bear defeat.

What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man.

Every time you step on the football field in between those lines you're putting your life, your career, every single ligament in your body in jeopardy.

The authors of all our misfortune.

I work 6:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week.

I am a child of America. If ever I'm sent to Death Row for my revolutionary 'crimes,' I'll order as my last meal: a hamburger, french fries, and a coke.

Mariner, do not ask whose tomb this may be, but go with good fortune: I wish you a kinder sea.

To get along with God, Consider the consequences of your behavior. Earthseed: The Books of the Living

Being an artist, it's always tempting to measure success through other people's eyes, be they critics, journalists or audiences.