“You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”

One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

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

The things you own end up owning you.

Ambition is the last refuge of the failure.

I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.

Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.