If you would be a reader, read; if a writer, write.

It's so simple really: If you say you're going to do something, do it. If you start something, finish it.

When something happens, the only thing in your power is your attitude toward it; you can either accept it or resent it.

The pleasure which we most rarely experience gives us greatest delight.

The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests.

On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

Give me by all means the shorter and nobler life, instead of one that is longer but of less account!