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 Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing
research.  
 Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing
research. 
Personal power is the ability to take action.
Personal power is the ability to take action.
Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.
Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.
An act of God was defined as "something which no reasonable man could have expected.".
An act of God was defined as "something which no reasonable man could have expected.".
Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle. (1640).
Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle. (1640).
 Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the
valley.  
 Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the
valley. 
We must be the change we wish to see in the world.
We must be the change we wish to see in the world.
 I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are
the gift of fortune, while character comes read more 
 I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are
the gift of fortune, while character comes from within. 
... then the world 's mine oyster.
... then the world 's mine oyster.