The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded, or how much power you have.

Great minds discuss ideas average minds discuss events small minds discuss people.

There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.

Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do.

One sees great things from the valley only small things from the peak.

A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.

Bitter experience has taught us how fundamental our values are and how great the mission they represent.

Only passions, great passions can elevate the soul to great things.