The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

There are few persons of greater worth than their reputation; but how many are there whose worth is far short of their reputation!

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.

Some like to understand what they believe in. Others like to believe in what they understand.

Have the courage to face a difficulty lest it kick you harder than you bargain for.

To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.