Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

What you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.

Talent is formed in solitude, character in the bustle of the world.

Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least.

Let us live is as small a circle as we will, we are either debtors or creditors before we have had time look around.

There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.

Do not attempt to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought.

The six people who had the biggest impact on my life were all women. Had I been sexist, my life would have been far less fulfilling.

What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death.

Progress isn’t made by early risers. It’s made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.

Fortunately, problems are an everyday part of our life. Consider this: If there were no problems, most of us would be unemployed.

Athletic skills are acquired over a long period of time and after countless hours of practice.

Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life – all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.

All great things begin with a vision … a dream.

Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.

Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don’t have the balls to live in the real world.

You combine hard work, creativity, and self-determination, and things start to happen.

Don’t let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours.

Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes and the rest of us have to be other people.