"The world has always gone through periods of madness so as to advance a bit on the road to reason."

"There is no use whatever trying to help people who do not help themselves. You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he be willing to climb himself."

"People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy after."

"Self-Discipline is a form of freedom. Freedom from laziness and lethargy, freedom from the expectaions and demands of others, freedom from weakness and fear and doubt. Self-Discipline allows a pitcher [person] to feel his individuality, his inner strength, his talent. He is master of, rather than a slave to, his thoughts and emotions."

"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."

"Unless you change how you are, you will always have what you've got."

"You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change circumstances, the seasons or the wind, but you can change yourself."

"You never conquer a mountain. Mountains can't be conquered; you conquer yourself."

"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power"

"Growth is the only evidence of life."