In prosperous times I have sometimes felt my fancy and powers of language flag, but adversity is to me at least a tonic and bracer. |
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places. |
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. |
Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion! |
A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep. |
The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on. |
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. |
If you hear a voice within you say, 'You cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. |
Greatness only comes before hustle in the dictionary. |
If something is important enough, even if the odds are stacked against you, you should still do it. |