Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.

All is riddle, and the key to a riddle is another riddle.

Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

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

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.