To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.

All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything.

Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience.

Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.

Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose.

Good means not merely not to do wrong, but rather not to desire to do wrong.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.

You don't want to lose your old friend - the misery - You have invested too much into false - Hence the fear to be exposed -to be true - to be naked as you are.

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

Don't take tomorrow to bed with you.

Admiration is the daughter of ignorance.

Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.

Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.

When you learn, teach, when you get, give.

Your reputation is in the hands of others. That's what the reputation is. You can't control that. The only thing you can control is your character.

All great achievements require time.

If you buy what you do not need, you will need what you cannot buy.

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.