I'm thought to be a tough writer, but I'm really a softie.
No matter how complex global problems may seem, it is we ourselves who have given rise to them. They cannot be beyond our power to resolve
What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.
What is defeat in life? It is not merely making a mistake; defeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. What is true success in life? True success means winning in your battle with yourself. Those who persist in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the hurdles, are winners in life, for they have won over their weaknesses.
The important thing is to firmly fix our gaze on our own weaknesses, not run away from them, but to battle them head-on and establish a solid self that nothing can sway. Hardships forge and polish our lives, so that eventually they shine with brilliant fortune and benefit. If left in its raw, unpolished form, even the most magnificent gem will not sparkle. The same applies to our lives.
The power of growth, of improvement, the power to overcome all stagnation and break through every obstacle and transform a barren wasteland into a verdant field - that unstoppable power of hope resides right within your own heart. It wells up from the rich earth of your innermost being when you face the future without doubt or fear: "I can do more. I can grow. I can become a bigger and better human being. "
Youthfulness is not determined by age. It is determined by one's life force. One who possesses hope is forever young. One who continually advances is forever beautiful.
Expectation closes the door to what is happening in the moment.
I don't have to promise myself anything. That's all part of the wonderfulness that is me.
If you ever find that you only have an hour to live. . . . spend it with a liberal and it will seem like a year.
Can one do nothing for the dead? And for a long time the answer had been - Nothing!