The belief that youth is the happiest time of life is founded upon a fallacy. The happiest person is the person who thinks the most interesting thoughts, and we grow happier as we grow older.

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.

Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead; if you lose, you can guide.

Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.

If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.

I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.

If you want a thing done, do it yourself.