"Conquering the world on horseback is easy; it is dismounting and governing that is hard."
Leadership
"The hope of the world is in breeding the right kind of men."
Hope
"I have not the slightest fear of failure. We may face temporary setbacks, but we will prevail."
"A city can be taken and rebuilt. A man can be slain and replaced. But an idea, once it has taken hold of the brain, may never be removed."
"My life has been nothing but a succession of extraordinary events."
Adventure
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."
"The best men follow their own direction and laugh at circumstance."
"A genius is not born, but is created through hard work and discipline."
Education
"I would rather live a day as a lion than a lifetime as a mouse."
"Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work."
Work
"There is no greater reward than the respect of your fellow men."
"The world was not large enough for two masters."
"He is a wise man who does not give the right answer to an easy question."
Wisdom
"I want to say, only one word. Aristotle, teacher, thank you."
Gratitude
"Be quick, but don't hurry."
Patience
"If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing."
"We created an empire of vast proportions in a short span of time."
"Failure is not an option."
"I am bound by my own definition of leadership."
Leadership
"What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life?"
Love
"Providence is the steadfast guide of my actions."
Faith
"The blood of the comet will rain down and extinguish the flames."
"I have achieved immortal fame and glory."
"Victory is reserved for those who are willing to pay its price."
"Knowledge is power, and power requires knowledge."
Knowledge
"Every moment is precious, use it wisely."
Time
"The world offers much to the fearless."
Courage
"Respect comes to those who earn it through their deeds."
"I dream therefore I am."
Imagination
"A man's true wealth is the good he does in the world."