"The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who'll get me a book I ain't read"

"Do what you do best, and you will succeed"

"To be the best, you need the best"

"The sound of the human voice is the best of nature but only if it comes out from the feelings"

"Men's best successes come after their disappointments"

"The best way out is always through"

"Great effort from great motives is the best definition of a happy life"

"Of all parts of wisdom the practice is the best"

"The middle course is the best"

"Years teach us more than books"

"Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations. Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality"