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

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Learning without thought is labour lost,thought without learning is perilous.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

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

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

A lie has no leg, but a scandel has wings

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

The greatest prayer is patience.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.