You are no greater than the friends you keep, the books you read, the heroes you admire, and the obstacles you overcome.

In my youth I had three teachers: friends, enemies, and books. In my adulthood I had three professors: God, nature, and life.

A few hours spent reading a book is better than a lifetime of ignorance.

If you live in the desert, view the sun not as your enemy, but as your friend. If you live in the wilderness, view nature not as your adversary, but as your companion.

We are all artists; painting the world with our thoughts while coloring the universe with our deeds.

One who never reads only goes where his feet can take him, but one who does, travels around the world.