The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.

The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.

The only service a friend can really render is to keep up your courage by holding up to you a mirror in which you can see a noble image of yourself.

一个意识到自己纯净的心灵不会执着于任何事物，既不执着于肉体也不执着于灵魂。

I have great faith in fools; self-confidence my friends call it.

The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.