Each man should frame life so that at some future hour fact and his dreaming meet.

Fortune cannot aid those who do nothing.

The past is the best prophet of the future.

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.

History has shown there are no invincible armies.

Everything existing in the universe is the fruit of chance and necessity.

In order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, of all things.

The future is the shape of things to come.

A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life

Not all things are to be discovered; many are better concealed.

Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.

In their innocence, very young children know themselves to be light and love. If we will allow them, they can teach us to see ourselves the same way.

I don't need you to remind me of my age. I have a bladder to do that for me.

Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.

By putting forward the hands of the clock you shall not advance the hour.

Whatever relationships you have attracted in your life at this moment, are precisely the ones you need in your life at this moment. There is a hidden meaning behind all events, and this hidden meaning is serving your own evolution.

If one's different, one's bound to be lonely.

Hard work, disciplined habits, modesty in living, contentment and cheerfulness.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.

Old age is by nature rather talkative.