The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.

I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to to dance better than myself.

I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to to dance better than myself.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.

Wherever you are - be all there.

Wherever you are - be all there.

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

Great indeed is the sublimity of the Creative, to which all beings owe their beginning and which permeates all heaven.

The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

There are two levers for moving men -- interest and fear.

There are two levers for moving men -- interest and fear.

Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.

Obstacles are things a person sees when he takes his eyes off his goal.