Adversity isn't set against you to fail; adversity is a way to build your character so that you can succeed over and over again through perseverance.

My life, my rule, that’s my attitude…

Religion is the truth in metaphorical dress, philosophy is the truth itself.

Everything that is excellent will come when this sleeping soul is aroused to self-conscious activity.

Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.

Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them

A throne is only a bench covered with velvet.