Writing is an act of courage.

Fear is the opposite of love. Love frees you from fear.

A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.

The capacity for not thinking is a great gift.

We have to be still sometimes in order to listen to our own voice.

To love without knowing how to love wounds the person we love.

I think that we can’t really write unless we live with great openness to life.

I am very much aware that my life is not a story of easy success.

The most profound thing I have learned is that we are all so fragile, and the world is so full of miracles.

I am not a failure because I have failed. I am a failure because I have given up.

Greatness comes from overcoming adversity, not avoiding it.

Success is not about the destination, but about pushing through the journey.

Hardships are temporary, but the strength you gain is permanent.

Believe in your vision, even when others doubt you.

You cannot achieve extraordinary things without first believing in them.

Every summit teaches you something about yourself.

I push myself to the limit because I believe there are no limits to human capability.

Success comes from hard work, consistency, and a never-give-up attitude.

The mountain doesn't care how tough you are. It's about how tough you are to keep going when the mountain throws everything at you.

Failure is not an option when you are striving to make the impossible possible.

If you set your mind to something, you can achieve anything.

A great nation is not built on wealth, but on wisdom and righteousness.

Justice is not a luxury; it is a right.

Knowledge is the foundation of liberty and progress.

The true purpose of life is not to make money but to make an impact.

A man's worth does not lie in his station, but in his actions.

Those who have the privilege to know, have the duty to act.

The aim of life is to live with dignity, not to merely survive.

Love of country, love of family, and love of fellow man are the true virtues of the Filipino.

The law is reason, free from passion.

I love my country with all my heart, but my love for humanity comes first.

There is no such thing as a perfect society, but we can strive for the betterment of it.

The people are the strongest force in any revolution.

I have lived in the midst of the poor, and to this day, I think of them as the first to be given attention.

Let us be part of the solution, not the problem.

It is a mistake to think that only kings and princes are capable of making great sacrifices.

A fool is a man who can’t see beyond his own nose.

To forewarn is to forearm.

There can be no tyrants where there are no slaves.

I die without seeing the dawn brighten over my native land. You who have it to see, welcome it and forget not those who have fallen during the night.

The Philippines is my country, and it is the only place I want to live and die.

I want to show to the world that I am a man who loves justice and peace.

He who does not love his own language is worse than an animal and smelly fish.

The passion for the game never dies.

Strength doesn't come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

I don't believe in regrets. Every decision I made was part of my journey.

The best part of my career was when I was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team.

Pressure is part and parcel of the game. I have always embraced it.

I learned from my mistakes and worked on them.

I am not afraid of failure. I am afraid of not trying.

I have always been a fighter. I will never give up.

I had three sessions of chemotherapy so it was really tough, it was hard to go through it. But while I was going through my treatment, I was always motivated that I was going to come back and play for India. I think that's what kept me going and got me through.

You have to keep fighting to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.

All young men want to prove themselves.

If you express yourself too much, you're considered weak.

I've never made a film that lost money.

I love being verbal in films.

I'm a patriot of the heart.

I respect a woman too much to marry her.

'Rocky' represents the optimistic side of life, and 'Rambo' represents purgatory.

Playing polo is like trying to play golf during an earthquake.

I have a fear of heights that borders on mania.

You've got to show your soul otherwise you're just a piece of equipment.

I'm not just painting for painting's sake. I want to be truthful.

Testosterone to me is so important for a sense of well-being when you get older.

When I was in junior high school, the teachers voted me the student most likely to end up in the electric chair.

Success is usually the culmination of controlling failure.

I believe there's an inner power that makes winners or losers. And the winners are the ones who really listen to the truth of their hearts.

I believe any success in life is made by going into an area with a blind, furious optimism.

There's a natural law of karma that vindictive people, who go out of their way to hurt others, will end up broke and alone.

The most important thing for me is to work on projects that are meaningful.

I’m a big believer in just going for it and taking risks.

You have to be willing to fail in order to succeed.

I think I’ve just always followed my gut.

There’s something very grounding about working with people who are on your level and with similar goals.

Life is so much better when you just embrace the absurdity of it all.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunities I’ve had in my career.

The biggest thing I’ve learned in my career is to appreciate the work you do.

It’s important to remember to be yourself and do what you enjoy, regardless of others’ expectations.

I do try to be a responsible role model, but I’m not perfect.

In terms of career choices, I always wanted to work with directors who would challenge me.

I think you only get better with age.

There’s nothing more fun than being on set and just acting and pretending to be someone else.

I’ve been a fan of doing theater since I was very young.

Fame is a strange thing. It’s like being in a room and everyone knows your name, but you don’t know theirs.

I think I was very lucky that I got to grow up with a sense of privacy.

When things get tough, you need to remind yourself that you are stronger than you think.

I don't watch too many films.

Always be true to yourself, even if it means going against the crowd.

Kindness is a language everyone understands.

I am keen to do roles that are down-to-earth, appealing, and sensitive.

Every experience teaches you something new, and every mistake is a learning opportunity.

I cannot digest too much junk food. I just have it once in a blue moon.

Strength is something that comes from within. If you have the will, you have the power to overcome anything.

Life is about falling down, getting up, and moving ahead.

Do your best and leave the rest to God.

Life is beautiful, and there's so much to smile about.

Success is not about the destination; it's about the journey.

Every season is tough.

The greatest satisfaction comes from seeing your team succeed and knowing you played a part in it.