He who dreads hostility too much is unfit to rule.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

Art is the giving by each man of his evidence to the world. Those who wish to give, love to give, discover the pleasure of giving. Those who give are tremendously strong.

Negative emotions, like depression or anxiety, have been shown to affect our immune system. Stress impedes wound healing.

I wanted us to share all our lives. You wish to keep me in a box, separate from your life. I cannot be someone you come to when you have nothing more important to do.

A tension or difficulty can signal the approach of a new grace of God. But it has to be looked at wisely and humanly.

If you choose to do something, do it with your utmost. And remember, expect nothing and life will be velvet.

Now the truth is, a president really can't control the economy, although his policies do have some effect on it.

I feel like I've kind of gotten to a peaceful place in my heart.

The violent have been victorious for most of history because they kindled the fear with which everyone is born.

Like so many writers I started writing stories because I didn't have much time for anything else.

I had pain in both knees my whole career. Not many athletes play pain-free. Mine was just more than normal.