This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.

It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

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