Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

There is a wisdom of the head, and... there is a wisdom of the heart.

Creativity is the process of having original ideas that have value.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision,to the releasing of a trigger.

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.

The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.

Intelligence is a moral category.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

Drop the idea of becoming someone, because you are already a masterpiece. You cannot be improved. You have only to come to it, to know it, to realize it.

One just needs a little alertness to see and find out: Life is really a great cosmic laughter.

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

A man is literally what he thinks.

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

Turn your wounds into wisdom.

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.

Rest satisfied with doing well, and leave others to talk of you as they please.

Each day is a little life; every waking and rising a little birth; every fresh morning a little youth; every going to rest and sleep a little death.

I am a lover of truth, a worshipper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance.