When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big read more

When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation -- it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.

Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.

Never ascribe to an opponent motives meaner than your own.

To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.

To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.

Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind.

Skepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind.

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not read more

Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.

I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and read more

I'm afraid we have become a nation of plodders, who feel that all problems can be found in books and that the answers are on a certain page.

Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction.

Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction.

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I read more

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.

No matter how bad things get you got to go on living, even if it kills you.

No matter how bad things get you got to go on living, even if it kills you.