“A book is a fragile creature, it suffers the wear of time, it fears rodents, the elements, clumsy hands”

“The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, ...”

“Opportunities come infrequently. When it rains gold, put out the bucket, not the thimble”

“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”

“You have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light.”

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning ...”

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

“I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.”

“It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper meaning.”

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

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

“The key to success is not in the will to win, but in the will to prepare to win.”

“Adversity is an opportunity for growth and resilience. Embrace it, and you will emerge stronger.”