I accepted the face that as much as I want to lead others, and love to be around other people, in some essential way, I am something of a loner.

With what we give, we make a life.

If one's reputation is a possession, then of all my possessions, my reputation means most to me.

The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, "Did I make the best use of the time I had?

It doesn't have to glitter to be gold.

Sometimes, a defeat can be more beautiful and satisfying than certain victories. The English have a point in insisting that it matters not who won or lost, but how you played the game.

True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.