The ethos of redemption is realized in self-mastery, by means of temperance, that is, continence of desires.
If you are a parent, open doors to unknown directions to the child so he can explore. Don't make him afraid of the unknown,give him support.
Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.
Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.
Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it.
Early to bed and early to rise, Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.
Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
I don't know, I don't care, and it doesn't make any difference.
Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.
Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.
He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave.
You place too much importance... on the so-called purity of blood! You fail to recognize that it matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be!
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.
Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
An intelligent hell would be better than a stupid paradise.
If we know exactly where we're going, exactly how to get there, and exactly what we'll see along the way, we won't learn anything.
It is tact that is golden, not silence.