“ A bend in the road is not the end of the road…Unless you fail to make the turn. ”

“ I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. ”

“ Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost. ”

“ Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ”

“ Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. ”

“ Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good. ”

“ Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live it properly. What doesn't transmit light creates its own darkness. ”

“ It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. ”

“ Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success. Always be on the lookout for ways to nurture your dream. ”

“ You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you. ”

“ You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. ”

“ I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. ”