"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"It is a timeless truth that we do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"You are capable of more than you know. Choose a goal that seems right for you and strive to be the best, however hard the path. Aim high. Behave honorably. Prepare to be alone at times, and to endure failure. Persist! The world needs all you can give."

"There are very few things that are purely conceptual without any hard content."

"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success."

"The most vulnerable people have tough exteriors because they are very scared inside, and it's very hard for people like that - people like me - to open up. But playing it safe means you stop being open to learning. I always try to find the challenges."