It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually.

I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.

Dictators ride to and fro upon tigers which they dare not dismount. And the tigers are getting hungry.

If you've been playing poker for half an hour and you still don't know who the patsy is, you're the patsy.

If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

How can I go forward when I don't know which way I'm facing?

Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.

The 'good old times'-all times, when old, are good.

A beautiful thing never gives so much pain as does failing to hear and see it.

The joy in life is his who has the heart to demand it.

I am convinced we do not only love ourselves in others but hate ourselves in others too.

love the life you live.live the life you love.

Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.

Almost all our desires, when examined, contain something too shameful to reveal.

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.

The knowledge of oneself will preserve that person from vanity.

I'm not sure I'm adult yet.

The love of life is necessary to the vigorous prosecution of any undertaking.

Luxury is not a necessity to me, but beautiful and good things are.

One of the saddest things in life, is the things one remembers.