"In the nineties, everybody wants to talk about their rights and privileges. Twenty-five years ago, people talked about their obligations and responsibilities."

"If you're bored with life - you don't get up every morning with a burning desire to do things - you don't have enough goals."

"Everyone goes through adversity in life, but what matters is how you learn from it."

"Don't tell your problems to people: eighty percent don't care; and the other twenty percent are glad you have them."

"Most success springs from an obstacle or failure. I became a cartoonist largely because I failed in my goal of becoming a successful executive."

"By not caring too much about what people think, I'm able to think for myself and propagate ideas which are very often unpopular. And I succeed."

"Socialists make the mistake of confusing individual worth with success. They believe you cannot allow people to succeed in case those who fail feel worthless."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that every step forward is a victory over stagnation."