Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.

Christopher Columbus, as everyone knows, is honored by posterity because he was the last to discover America.

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some read more

For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

A thick skin is a gift from God.

Watch what you choose to do. For instance, someone might want you to smoke. Never forget that I told you read more

Watch what you choose to do. For instance, someone might want you to smoke. Never forget that I told you -- don't do it. Say no. That can of beer that somebody wants you to try, don't do it. Don't you ever do it. That drug that someone might want you to use, don't touch it. Stay away from it. It can destroy you.

We are not going to be able to operate our Spaceship Earth successfully
nor for much longer unless we see read more

We are not going to be able to operate our Spaceship Earth successfully
nor for much longer unless we see it as a whole spaceship and our fate as
common. It has to be everybody or nobody.

Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for
something outside of yourself to make read more

Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for
something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future--Think how
really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or
with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed, savored.

Whenever we condemn, we cloak the world in pain.

Whenever we condemn, we cloak the world in pain.

Enthusiasm moves the world.

Enthusiasm moves the world.

Though I might travel afar, I will meet only what I carry with
me, for every man is amirror. We read more

Though I might travel afar, I will meet only what I carry with
me, for every man is amirror. We see only ourselves reflected in
those around us. Their attitudes and actions are only a reflection of our
own. The whole world and its condition has its counter parts within us
all. Turn the gaze inward. Correct yourself and your world will
change.