Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Life only demands from you the strength you posses

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.