The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes.... The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.

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.

A century ago man’s chief concern was his spiritual life

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.

When a patient does get an organ from another person, it comes from a different body. It has different properties, and a persons natural tendency is to reject that organ.

I met a girl and we ran away, I swore I'd make her happy every day. And how I made her cry, two faces have I.

No matter what our personal circumstances may be, if we ourselves become a source of light, then there will be no darkness in the world.

She knew that when she played she was giving pleasure only to herself; but this was no new sensation

What do you do for ecstasy?

God wants the world to see what God can do with his purchased possessions. So he prunes you.

It's very easy to fall in love when things are great, but the way to really fall in love is when things aren't great.