Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed possible

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty.

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.

If you're happy, don't worry you'll get over it.

Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength

Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.

It's not a question of learning much.On the contrary.It's a question of UNLEARNING much.

Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic

Those who can not change their minds can not change anything.

Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.

I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.

Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

This is something basic to be understood: the ego must come to a peak, it must be strong, it must have attained an integrity only then can you dissolve it.

Those who see the invisible can do the impossible.

If you place your head in a lion's mouth, then you cannot complain one day if he happens to bite it off.

I have had good experience and trial of this world...I know what it is to be a subject, what to be a sovereign, what to have good neighbours, and sometimes meet evil willers. I have found treason in trust, seen great benefits little regarded.

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care

Do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in few!