“When a great adventure is offered, you don't refuse it.”

“Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.”

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.”

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life and the procedure. The process is its own reward.”

“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.”

“Decide...whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.”

“The most effective way to do it, is to just do it.”