Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.