"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do."

"The foundation of joy is the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"All religions must be tolerated... for every man must get to heaven in his own way."

"The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it. Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests."

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature."

"The only limit to human potential is joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself."

"Never underestimate the power of joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."