"The spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Wisdom principle 23 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 7."

"Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody."

"It is a enduring truth that rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter."

"My own dreams fortunately came true in this great state. I became Mr. Universe; I became a successful businessman. And even though some people say I still speak with a slight accent, I have reached the top of the acting profession."

"It is a profound truth that when purpose is clear, every obstacle transforms into a stepping stone — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice — an essential principle for the reflective life."