Why is it that, as a culture, we are more comfortable seeing two men holding guns than holding hands?

A lot of people seeking new beginnings have never finished with the past.

In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: it goes on.

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention.

The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.

If you really want something you can figure out how to make it happen. Good to be home.

Don't think, just do.

If you are not sure where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.

The person, be it a gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

A man is not old until regrets start taking place of dreams.

Good science fiction is always based in contemporary truths.

The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.

When there is that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.

You will never find a better sparring partner than adversity.

The outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself.

The nest dreams happen when you are awake.

The best dreams happen when you are awake.

Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches, but to reveal to him his own.

Have a vision of excellence; a dream of success, and work like hell.

Dream and give yourself permission to envision a You that you choose to be.

I try to live in a little bit of my own joy and not let people steal it or take it.

Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments.

It is amazing what ordinary people can do if they set out without preconceived notions.

Try and fail, but don't fail to try.

Everything you can imagine is real.

Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.

We acquire the strength we have overcome.

I wasn't afraid to fall. something good always comes out of failure.

Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.

The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes.

A person's dreams are an index to their greatness.

Do not assume that anyone has it all figured out. Do not assume that anyone knows better than you.

Champions keep playing until they get it right.

I attribute my success to this - I never gave to any excuse.

Count your blessings! Things can always get better and could always be worse. After a couple of days away, it is good to be back.

Whatever you do, do it with passion. The rest comes by itself.

It is not easy taking my problems one at a time when they refuse to get in line.

Differences can be a strength

Giving up doesn't always mean you are weak. Sometimes you are strong enough to let go.

Stay away from what might have been and look at what can be.

A problem is a chance for you to do your best.

The best listeners in the world listen between the lines.

You can have all the tools in the world but if you don't genuinely believe in yourself, it's useless.

If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it. Thoughts with those affected by the horrific hate crimes at Bondi on Sunday.

Fear nothing, for every renewed effort raises all former failures into lessons, all sins into experience.