“Reading is my favourite occupation, when I have leisure for it and books to read”

“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.”

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.”

“Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.”

“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die ...”

“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.”

“The more you confront the uncomfortable, the more you will become comfortable with it”

“If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don’t just be mad at him or her.”

“A woman should soften but not weaken a man.”

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

“Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.”

“When your army has crossed the border, you should burn your boats and bridges, in order to...”

“Don’t count the days; make the days count.”