I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.

Of all human activities, man's listening to God is the supreme act of his reasoning and will.

Tears are often the telescope by which men see far into heaven.

Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul.

It is not ignorance but knowledge which is the mother of wonder.

Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors. But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love.

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back.

And now, this is the sweetest and most glorious day that ever my eyes did see.