All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.

There are no shortcuts—everything is reps, reps, reps.

Adventure is worthwhile in itself.

Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.

To be conscious that we are perceiving or thinking is to be conscious of our own existence.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things

When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly