“The only means of strengthening one's intellect is to make up one's mind about nothing, to let the mind be a thoroughfare for all thoughts.”

“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”

“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.”

“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.”

“You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great”

“Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”