Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do as well as to talk; and to make our words and actions all of a color.

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.

Just remember, the difference between being good versus being great is just a few points, inches, or seconds.

Cuba has not accepted the domain and imposition of an empire that has wanted to dominate us for over half a century [America].

Hone and spread your spirit till you yourself are a sail, whetted, translucent, broadside to the merest puff.

Maturity is when you're able to say, 'It's not just them. It's me.'

The aim is never to become a master of the Word, but to be mastered by it.

A willing heart is the first step in finding God's will in our lives. We cannot expect God to force us or to plead with us about the calling in our lives.

You need to play with supreme confidence, or else you'll lose again, and then losing becomes a habit.

I'm proud of myself that I had the courage to experiment with crazy hairstyles and some fashion things.

If I were Sarah Palin, would I want to sit in an interview with someone who was secretly out to get me? Probably not.

I'd be lying to you if I said guys weren't afraid of him. I'm afraid of him, afraid of him running in to me.