"I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death."

"The darkest nights often reveal that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"Just as courage imperils life, fear protects it."

"A courageous heart knows that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"Yes, love indeed is light from heaven; A spark of that immortal fire with angels shared, by Allah given to lift from earth our low desire."

"Old minds are like old horses you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order."

"When I am traveling in a carriage, or walking after a good meal, or during the night when I cannot sleep it is on such occasions that ideas flow best and most abundantly."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."