A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

'Tis never too late to be wise.

One shouldn't just hope to be treated well: one must insist on it.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

I would rather walk with a friend in the dark than walk alone in the light.

I felt it shelter to speak to you.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

A book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us.

Human beings must always be on the watch for the coming of wonders.

If you look for perfection, you will never be satisfied.