I believe that we are solely responsible for our choices, and we have to accept the consequences of every deed, word, and thought throughout our lifetime.

For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.

It is surprising what a man can do when he has to, and how little most men will do when they don’t have to.

To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

If you have no respect for your own values how can you be worthy of respect from others.