Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Those who trust us educate us.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

The tormentof human frustration, whatever its immediate cause, is the knowledge that theself is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangled mind’ leaking away in lonely,wasteful self-conflict.