Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.

The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

In quietness the soul expands.

The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

The quality of your life depends quite a bit on the quality of attention you project out onto the world.

Above all, don't fear difficult moments. The best comes from them.

In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

You have to fail in order to practice being brave.