The greatest power that a person possesses is the power to choose.

The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.

W. Somerset Maugham

Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.

Napoleon Bonaparte

When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat.

Pat Riley

What we must look for here is, firstly, religious and moral principles; secondly, gentlemanly conduct; thirdly, intellectual ability.

Thomas Arnold

He's soft and strong at the same time; beautiful and cold like a polished japanese katana.

Kazuma Kodaka

My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!

Thomas Jefferson

It seems to me that religion is losing momentum and God is making a comeback.

Steve Maraboli

This syndrome, SARS, is now a worldwide health threat... The world needs to work together to find its cause, cure the sick and stop its spread.

Gro Harlem Brundtland

Life takes its path and sometimes there are people to blame. Of course there are bad people in this world. Good, bad, it happens unfortunately. But in a way I think if there was more focus on the good, more good would happen.

Andrea Corr

Women. They are a complete mystery.

Stephen Hawking

To me, the definition of focus is knowing exactly where you want to be today, next week, next month, next year, then never deviating from your plan. Once you can see, touch and feel your objective, all you have to do is pull back and put all your strength behind it, and you'll hit your target every time.

Bruce Jenner

I think a basic level of fitness can help the body cope with all manner of incidents.

Richard Hammond