scepticism, as we know, can never be thoroughly applied, else life would come to a standstill

Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed.

Dale Carnegie

I think it goes back to my high school days. In computer class, the first assignment was to write a program to print the first 100 Fibonacci numbers. Instead, I wrote a program that would steal passwords of students. My teacher gave me an A.

Kevin Mitnick

Provided that any of those neighbours sing out of tune or have boots that squeak, or double chins, or odd clothes, the patient will quite easily believe that their religion must therefore be somehow ridiculous.

C.S. Lewis

Whatever dreams I have wished have come true.

Annette Funicello

All persons ought to endeavor to follow what is right, and not what is established.

Aristotle

Commitment, belief and positive attitude are all important if you're going to be a success, whether you're in sports, in business or, as in my case, anthropology.

Donald Johanson

Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. Climb slowly, steadily, enjoying each passing moment; and the view from the summit will serve as a fitting climax for the journey.

Harold V Melchert

Shams and delusions are esteemed for soundest truths, while reality is fabulous. If men would steadily observe realities only, and not allow themselves to be deluded, life ... would be like a fairy tale and the Arabian Nights' Entertainments.

Henry David Thoreau, Walden

It is the power of thought that gives man power over nature.

Hans Christian Andersen

The things taught in colleges and schools are not an education, but the means of education.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

Lao Tzu

My work has also motivated me to put a lot of time into seeking out good food and to spend more money on it.

Michael Pollan