Cheerfulness, it would appear, is a matter which depends fully as much on the state of things within, as on the state of things without and around us.
I feel about airplanes the way I feel about diets. It seems to me they are wonderful things for other people to go on.
I write because I'm afraid to say some things out loud.
Each body has its art...
I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.
The first duty of a leader is to make himself be loved without courting love. To be loved without 'playing up' to anyone - even to himself.
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.
They can conquer who believe they can.
Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing.