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

You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.

Remember, no human condition is ever permanent. Then you will not be overjoyed in good fortune nor too scornful in misfortune.

Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.

It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell

That fear of missing out on things makes you miss out on everything.

The world owes nothing to any man, but every man owes something to the world.