Self-mastery is the challenge of transforming yourself from own worst enemy into your greatest ally.

Sometimes the greatest victories we can make for mankind are the victories we make over ourselves.

Trust is not established in the absence of betrayal, but in those whose betrayal is least.

Ignorance fears diversity as an invading enemy, while wisdom welcomes diversity in an alliance of friendship.

It is difficult to prove yourself reliable when people are required to wait for you.

On a flight of emotion there's wonder and bliss, but beware of a landing that may go amiss.

The devil did not make me do it. I managed it all by myself.