Poor is the pupil that does not surpass his master.

The final test of freedom is this: Can you remain the same person in praise, in insult, in gain, and in loss.

You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.

What you cannot avoid, just welcome it.

Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.

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

The trouble is, you think you have time.

The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not criticise others.

Fall seven times and stand up eight.

A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.

Who betrays you once, will betray you a thousand times. There's no need to drink the whole sea to realize it's salty.

Be strict with yourself and tolerant with others.

Obstacles are the cost of greatness.

The secret of CHANGE is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.

Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.

You are not judged by the height you have risen, but by the depth from which you have climbed.

The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.

If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.

Change the world by being yourself.