O. Henry

"Work may be a curse, but idleness is a greater one."

"Every man has within himself a continent of undiscovered character."

"The imagination is the golden pathway to everywhere."

"Creativity is not about what you have; it's about what you imagine."

"History is a great teacher if we would only listen to it."

"A fool and his money are soon parted, but a wise man never has either long."

"Health is the greatest wealth, though few recognize it until it's gone."

"Fear is the thief of joy; courage is the guardian of happiness."

"Power corrupts the weak but reveals the character of the strong."

"Technology changes, but human nature remains constant in its follies."

"Life insurance is a bet that you'll die soon; the company bets you'll live long."

"The greatest adventures often begin with a single act of faith."

"Solitude is not loneliness; it is the company of yourself."

"Every person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."

"Change is inevitable; accepting it is optional, but wise."

"Education is the most powerful weapon against poverty."

"Hope is the thing with wings that perches in the soul and sings."

"A coward dies a thousand deaths; the brave die but once."

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other."

"The pursuit of happiness often leads away from it."

"Literature is the mirror of life; look into it and see yourself."

"War makes thieves and peace hangs them."

"Motivation is temporary; discipline is permanent."

"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to receive it."

"Family is not always about blood; it's about who refuses to leave your side."

"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together."

"Death is not the end; it's just the final curtain call."

"Truth is like surgery—it may hurt, but it heals."

"The beauty of life lies in its surprises."

"Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth."