Don't dodge difficulties; meet them, greet them, beat them. All great men have been through the wringer.
Alfred Armand MontapertThe majority see the obstacles; the few see the objectives; history records the successes of the latter, while oblivion is the reward of the former
Alfred Armand MontapertWhat you have in your mind, your talents, your native abilities, no one can take from you. When you die, you take them with you. Use them diligently while you are here.
Alfred Armand MontapertA FRIEND IS A PERSON . . . With whom you can be sincere. . . . To whom you never need to defend yourself. . . . On whom you can depend whether present or absent. . . . With whom you never need pretend. . . . To whom you can reveal yourself without fear of betrayal. . . . Who does not feel she owns you because you are her friend. . . . Who will not selfishly use you because she has your confidence. I WOULD HAVE SUCH A FRIEND. . . AND I WOULD BE SUCH A FRIEND. I DO HAVE SUCH A FRIEND!
Alfred Armand Montapert