The present is not a potential past; it is the moment of choice and action.

It is in the knowledge of the true conditions of our life that we must draw our strength to live and our reasons to act.

Let nothing define us. Let nothing subjugate us. Let freedom be our very substance.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

-- William James

The best architect is time, which always reveals the truth.

-- Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Don't tell me I can't do it; don't tell me it can't be done.

-- Howard Hughes

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.

-- Steve Jobs

Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.

-- Bertrand Russell

If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few.

-- Gustav Klimt