Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.
Happiness is not an ideal of reason, but of imagination.
Let no man pull you low enough to hate him.
A man who as a physical being is always turned toward the outside, thinking that his happiness lies outside him, finally turns inward and discovers that the source is within him.
Tis very certain the desire of life prolongs it.
Work is the price which is paid for reputation.
A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
He who chooses the beginning of the road chooses the place it leads to.
Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.
Only idiots refuse to change their minds.
I think, therefore I am.
One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.
Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.
Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.
Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.
So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great.
Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.
Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.
Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.