Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire. The fault lies in us, in our want of control.

I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me.

And death shall have no dominion.

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.

Well begun is half done.

I don't think anyone has the right to intrude on your life, but they do.