There is far more happiness in a life that is your own than a life in which you are handed the lines to say and shown the gestures to make. Do not ever be ambitious.

Do you see how much power you have when you act without fear?

A little self-doubt is a good thing, " said Jia, "but not excessive doubt. Sometimes we live up to the stories others tell about us.

I've always thought it nonsense to believe something true simply because it was written in a book long ago.

There is often no line between perfection and evil.

The way I look at it is this: If you try to obey the law, and the judges call you a criminal anyway, then you might as well live up to the name.

Emperor, king, general, duke, ” he whispered to himself. “These are just labels. Climb up the family tree of any of them high enough and you’ll find a commoner who dared to take a chance.

A loyal servant does not think of things outside of his control.

Nature is the best Time-keeper.

Unhappiness is the resultant of what you desire and happiness of what you don't.

Common sense often makes good law.

My advice to any traveler who is traveling in order to learn would be: 'Fight tooth and nail to be permitted to travel in what is technically the least efficient way.'

We can't have iPads until after 7 p.m. Otherwise the entire day is, "iPad time? What about now?" It makes me crazy. And no TV on weekend mornings.

Even if you're the best singer in the world, there's a good chance no one will ever hear you.

I know i'll screw up. But i'll keep trying, as long as you let me.

The foundations of democratic transition should be laid in accordance with a sincere and committed strategy that is supported by various policy tools, and implemented wisely

A well trained body is a beautiful instrument on which to play the melody of the present moment.

Habit has a kind of poetry.