The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

There is no genius without a touch of madness.

In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.

Life is now in session. Are you present?

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.

One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.