The heroic cannot be the common, nor the common the heroic.

The characteristic of a genuine heroism is its persistency.

I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me.

A person is the product of their dreams. So make sure to dream great dreams. And then try to live your dream.

Dare to let your dreams reach beyond you.

Its not where your dreams take you, its where you take your dreams.

I believe that quality level is determined primarily by the actual design of the product itself, not by quality control in the production process.

Shakespeare - I was very influenced - still am - by Shakespeare. I couldn't believe that a white man in the 16th century could so know my heart.

We acquire the strength we have overcome.

A man is a god in ruins.

Give and it shall be given you.

Genius is religious.

I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.

Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.

Every artist was first an amateur.

Make the most of yourself for that is all there is of you.

The only thing is, people have to develop courage. It is most important of all the virtues. Because without courage, you can't practice any other virtues consistently.

I admire people who dare to take the language, English, and understand it and understand the melody.

When you know better you do better.

The dread of futility has been my life-long plague.

Faith is the evidence of the unseen.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don't be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning 'Good morning' at total strangers.