Genius is the capacity of avoiding hard work.
Of all the mental and physical polluters of life, nothing exercises such a poisonous effect as fear.
The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.
We are not punished for our sins, but by them.
Do not dump your woes upon people — keep the sad story of your life to yourself. Troubles grow by recounting them.
I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life's luggage.