We all, at some point, grow old and acquire other qualities, and these can always be turned to good advantage.

Judging oneself to be inferior to other people was one of the worst acts of pride because it was the most destructive way of being different.

The book is a film that takes place in the mind of the reader. That's why we go to movies and say, "Oh, the book is better."

To engage in any activity, the warrior needs to know what to expect, how to achieve the objective and whether or not he is capable of carrying out the proposed task.

Sometimes happiness is a blessing, but generally it is a conquest. Each day's magic moment helps.

Have pity on those who are fearful of taking up a pen, or a paintbrush, or an instrument, or a tool because they are afraid that someone has already done so better than they could.

If we resist the temptation to allow other people to define who we are, then we will gradually be able to let the sun inside our own soul shine forth.