the reward of our work is not what we get, but what we become

Fear reaches only to the point where the unavoidable begins; from there on, it loses its meaning. And all we have left is the hope that we are making the right decision.

He has done things that caused me to doubt His wisdom, but never His existence.

He believes that "To persevere is favorable."

Timidity puts obstacles in your path, boldness eliminates them.

Lose what? A man only has a soul to be won or lost; apart from his life, he has nothing. Past or future lives do not matter - at the moment you are living this one, and you should do so with silent comprehension, joy and enthusiasm. What you must not lose is your enthusiasm.

Believing that art is either worth a fortune or worth nothing at all.