"The greatest happiness is to be wanted, to be needed, to be indispensable."Happiness
"One's life has value insofar as one adds to the value of all life around one."Life
"The pen is a terrible instrument; not because it is sharp but because it is permanent."Literature
"No one understands another's sorrow, and no one should try."Solitude
"The sea is salt; truth is salt; and all things are salt."Nature
"Beware of pity. It is not a good emotion; it is the most humiliating of all."Wisdom
"Everything degenerates when it exceeds the proper measure."Patience
"The secret of all power resides in knowing when to give it up."Power
"Music is the only language in which you cannot say a mean or sarcastic thing."Music
"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality."Leadership
"The mark of a great man is one who knows when to set aside the symbols of power."Strength
"A person who doubts himself is wise."
"Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life."Wisdom
"We are all capable of everything, until we believe otherwise."Imagination
"Life is made up of marble and mud."Life
"The degree of one's emotions varies inversely with one's knowledge of the facts."Knowledge
"The world breaks everyone, but some become strong in the broken places."Perseverance
"Patience is not passive; rather it is concentrated strength."Patience