Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

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

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.