I believe that we should only read those books that bite and sting us. If a book does not rouse us with a blow then why read it?

That is the true challenge--to work within a narrow confine. To accept what you cannot have; that from which you cannot deviate.

Anyone who can’t compete only with himself defeats the very first and the basic purpose of doing anything really excellent.

Be grateful for the life of those who mass up challenges on the paths to your fulfillment. At least they taught you self-defense!

A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away.

One of the greatest challenge facing young people today, is thelarge scale availability of half truth’s and manipulated facts

While having one’s assertions challenged might be bad for an unintelligent man’s ego; it sure is good for his intellect.

Challenge yourself everyday to do better and be better. Remember, growth starts with a decision to move beyond your present circumstances.

Dominance. Control. These things the unjust seek most of all. And so it is the duty of the just to defy dominance and to challenge control.

I think that when in doubt about the truth of an issue, it's safer and in better taste to select the least numerous of the adversaries.

Don't plead with anyone if you were not at fault, you'll only look inferior, stupid and funny, bolster your ego by doing the undoing.

it is not the oppositions a man face that determine his rise or fall in life but his tenacity to dare to soar and to pursue to higher heights

The future of fiction? he said. Maybe, she said. Will it have room for, you know, love & stuff? he said. Always, she said. OK then, he said.

Dwelling on the loneliness inherent in a city such as this when you dream of endless mountains and expanses of blue sky is a recipe for torment.

True leaders are like statues, whether it rains or it shines, they never bend their necks to look backwards! They never run away from challenges!