Confidence is like a dragon where, for every head cut off, two more heads grow back.

There is more to joy than looking only for affirmation; refusing to be challenged is the only bigotry.

The faithful man perceives nothing less than opportunity in difficulties. Flowing through his spine, faith and courage work together: Such a man does not fear losing his life, thus he will risk losing it at times in order to empower it. By this he actually values his life more than the man who fears losing his life. It is much like leaping from a window in order to avoid a fire yet in that most crucial moment knowing that God will appear to catch you.

If I were to envy any persons on this planet, it would be mountain hermits. You often hear old platitudes such as, 'Speak out. Be heard.' On the contrary, a breath of fresh air would be something like: 'Silence, think for at least 15 minutes, and then maybe speak out.

Drunken men give some of the best pep talks.

Listen to God with a broken heart. He is not only the doctor who mends it, but also the father who wipes away the tears.

Intelligence entails a strong mind, but genius entails a heart of a lion in tune with a strong mind.