Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

When you learn, teach, when you get, give.

I have had good experience and trial of this world...I know what it is to be a subject, what to be a sovereign, what to have good neighbours, and sometimes meet evil willers. I have found treason in trust, seen great benefits little regarded.

Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.

Yes, I guess you could say I am a loner, but I feel more lonely in a crowed room with boring people than I feel on my own.

In anger we should refrain both from speech and action.

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.

The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.

Those who see the invisible can do the impossible.

What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.

Don't raise your voice, improve your argument.

It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.

Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.

Where wisdom reigns, there is no conflict between thinking and feeling.

Only from the heart can you touch the sky.

Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied.