Teach the art of living well.

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.

Authors are sick people.

Heaven might shine bright, but so do flames.

There are as many "real worlds" as there are people!

I'll be left writing picture books and fairy tales

The key statistic is still to get to the foul line.

Whom little things occupy and keep busy, are little men.

It is senseless to argue with someone whose sole purpose in life is to not be convinced of anything.

You can't be happy, if you're not free and you're not fulfilling yourself.

I recognize that losing is a part of growth in this sport and it's a positive thing in the long run.

It's okay to feel weak sometimes. It's okay to be afraid. The important thing is that we face our fears. That's...that's what makes us strong.