Will Quotes

Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one.

You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.

If a man can... make a better mousetrap, the world will make a beaten path to his door.

Come forward as servants of Islam, organise the people economically, socially, educationally and politically and I am sure that you will be a power that will be accepted by everybody.

It will be a great day when our schools have all the money they need, and our air force has to have a bake-sale to buy a bomber.

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.

Do not worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older it will avoid you.

When we hang the capitalists they will sell us the rope we use.

In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act.

Do I think faith will be an important part of being a good president? Yes, I do.

The Marine Corps is the Navy's police force and as long as I am President that is what it will remain. They have a propaganda machine that is almost equal to Stalin's.

Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.

A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him.

A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and becomes swallowed up by the world of illusion.

We are one, after all, you and I, together we suffer, together exist and forever will recreate each other.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

A church is a place in which gentlemen who have never been to heaven brag about it to persons who will never get there.

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Control your own destiny or someone else will.

If you treat people right they will treat you right... ninety percent of the time.

A sense of humor keen enough to show a man his own absurdities will keep him from the commission of all sins, or nearly all, save those worth committing.

All greatness of character is dependent on individuality. The man who has no other existence than that which he partakes in common with all around him, will never have any other than an existence of mediocrity.

Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out.

In spite of everything I shall rise again: I will take up my pencil, which I have forsaken in my great discouragement, and I will go on with my drawing.

It amazes me sometimes that even intelligent people will analyze a situation or make a judgement after only recognizing the standard or traditional structure of a piece.

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.

Not necessity, not desire - no, the love of power is the demon of men. Let them have everything - health, food, a place to live, entertainment - they are and remain unhappy and low-spirited: for the demon waits and waits and will be satisfied.

If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want.