O. Henry

"A person without ambition is like a ship without a rudder."

"The greatest love is the love that asks nothing in return."

"Time lost is never regained; use it wisely."

"Courage is the foundation upon which all other virtues rest."

"Happiness is a choice, not a circumstance."

"The family is the basic unit of society and life."

"A single act of kindness ripples through eternity."

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul."

"Success is the result of preparation and opportunity."

"The mind is the greatest frontier of human exploration."

"Freedom is the right to pursue your own happiness."

"Strength is not physical, but of character and will."

"Adventure awaits those brave enough to seek it."

"The path to greatness is paved with small acts."

"Friendship is the greatest treasure beyond wealth."

"Dreams without effort are mere fantasies."

"Justice requires both law and compassion."

"Patience is the virtue of the wise."

"Peace is the natural state of a satisfied soul."

"The human spirit is capable of extraordinary resilience."

"Work is the price of progress."

"Imagination is the first step toward creation."

"Fear grows in darkness; courage shines in light."

"Death is not an ending, but a transition."

"Money is only valuable if it serves human happiness."

"The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of cities, but the kind of man the country turns out."

"We are not going to be able to operate our spaceship Earth successfully nor make our world work unless we see it as a whole."

"The greatest revolutions in history have come not from the politician but from the dreamer."

"It is a curious thing that in bad dreams we often become aware of the fact and say that we will soon wake up."

"A stitch in time may save nine, but a word in time may save a life."