Wisdom comes to no one by chance.

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.

Only one wish I have, and that is to die a happy man.

To be recipient to God’s love on earth is to share a deep, intrinsic need to love and be loved

The early expression of my youth was filled with all the aspects of art.

We are all hunting for rational reasons for believing in the absurd.

I like reading, writing, hiking, camping, free running, surfing, rock climbing, long boarding, and so much more.

I buried a lot of my ironing in the back yard.

If everyone worked with wide-angle lenses, I'd shoot all my films in 75mm, because I believe very strongly in the possibilities of the 75mm.

Nature does not cocker us: we are children, not pets: she is not fond: everything is dealt to us without fear or favor, after severe universal laws.

Your life is infinite. You are as old as these mountains and you will remain for ever.

You are who you are by virtue of the company you keep.