“The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself”

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength ”

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.”

“You learn more in failure than you ever do in success”

“Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.”

“The most we can hope for is to create the best possible conditions for success, then let g...”

“Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none ...”

“Be where your enemy is not.”

“You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, eac...”

“In this life, it’s not what you hope for, it’s not what you deserve—it’s what you take!”

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than ...”