Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.