No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.