“Don't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.”

“Judge of your natural character by what you do in your dreams.”

“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true.”

“Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”

“Be good to your work, your word, and your friend.”

“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.”

“The way to write is to throw your body at the mark when your arrows are spent.”