“Waiting is a form of passive persistence.”

“Patience and persistence are the keys... The keys to unlock doors of success... With these two virtues, you grow in reasoning and experience.”

“To shine and outshine the shining stars, to take your abilities to the greatest height, to sit on top of the world, you must fortify yourself with persistence, the determination and willingness to stay in the same direction over a long period of time whatever the cost might be.”

“To be the cynosure of all eyes, do the extraordinary when you are least expected.”

“While I was yearning for happiness I became happy.”

“First seek happiness from within, then you will find it without.”

“The commencement of true happiness is the realization that your happiness begins with you.”