A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.

A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.

My life has been a series of emergencies.

My life has been a series of emergencies.

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if i have said it, read more

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if i have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

Life can only be understood back- wards; but it must be lived forwards.

Life can only be understood back- wards; but it must be lived forwards.

Life is a long lesson in humility.

Life is a long lesson in humility.

If I knew I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself. -Mickey Mantle.

If I knew I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself. -Mickey Mantle.

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

Life every man holds dear; but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

I know not if the dark or bright
Shall be by lot;
If that wherein my hopes read more

I know not if the dark or bright
Shall be by lot;
If that wherein my hopes delight
Be best or not.

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.

I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.