Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The heresy of one age becomes the orthodoxy of the next.

Sometimes you have to let go to see if there was anything worth holding on to.

Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success