I determine who I am.

This is the mark of a really admirable man: steadfastness in the face of trouble.

There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, Can circumvent or hinder or control. The firm resolve of a determined soul. Gifts count for nothing; will alone is great; All things give way before it, soon or late.

Impossible is just an opinion.

All good writing is swimming under water and holding your breath.

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.

Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.

Keep your mind off the things you don’t want by keeping it on the things you do want.

I define love thus: The will to extend one's self for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth.

If you ask enough people, eventually someone will say yes.