Say not, 'I have found the truth,' but rather, 'I have found a truth. '
Willing is not enough, we must do.
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.
I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. . . . In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or is dehumanized.
Everything is hard before it is easy.
If you haven't got an idea, write a story anyway.
The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery. . . . It is God's worst enemy and the devil's best friend.
Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.
I have a girlfriend and she really keeps me grounded. Makes me normal.