“It is, generally, in the season of prosperity that men discover their real temper, principles, and designs.”

“Without health, life is not life, it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.”

“Chance gives rise to thoughts, and chance removes them no art can keep or acquire them.”

“Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.”

“When I examine myself and my methods of thought I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing positive knowledge.”

“The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality.”