It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream.
The more intense the nature of a man, the more readily will he find meditation, and the more successfully will he practice it.
Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.
Some newspapers are fit only to line the bottom of bird cages.
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.
True valor lies between cowardice and rashness.
By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.
Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor.
Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway.
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
Memory... is an internal rumour.
In the increasingly convincing darkness the words become palpable, like a fruit that is too beautiful to eat.
At the heart of all beauty lies something inhuman.
The Declaration of Independence I always considered as a theatrical show. Jefferson ran away with all the stage effect of that... and all the glory of it.
In terms of an identity, an identity reflects an individuality, by definition. And, if there is a quality present, it is recognizable and it can be named. If you can't name it, it means you don't recognize it.
Show love, compassion, protection & generosity to those who depend on you – in fact, to everyone.
A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants.
Parents wonder why the streams are bitter, when they themselves have poisoned the fountain.
Before I speak, I have something important to say.
