The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

It takes a great man to be a good listener.

I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

One new feature or fresh take can change everything.

Language is very powerful. Language does not just describe reality. Language creates the reality it describes.

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.

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

The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.

In moments of great grief, that’s where you look and immerse yourself. You realise you are not immortal, you are not a god, you are part of the natural world and you come to accept that.

When playing board-games which involve quizzes etc, you will always know the answers to everyone else's set of questions but never your own.

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

It was a melancholy secret that reality can arouse desires but never satisfy them.

Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence.

Why fit in when you were born to stand out?