Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

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

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

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

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

The comforter's head never aches.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.