Behold a worthy sight, to which the God, turning his attention to his own work, may direct his gaze. Behold an equal thing, worthy of a God, a brave man matched in conflict with evil fortune.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

Darkness does not leave us easily as we would hope.

A seeker ventures out to find beauty. When he is on the top of a mountain, he discovers that beauty is inside of his heart.

The good should be grateful to the bad - for providing the world with a basis for comparison.

A liberal education is at the heart of a civil society, and at the heart of a liberal education is the act of teaching.

You have to be more discerning, Lily, when experimenting with bondage." He wiggled his eyebrows. "I'd make a great master.

Women are increasingly perceptive about the way media images are manipulated

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

Jesus' call to commitment is clear: He wants all or nothing.

It's important to be honest with and respectful of each other and deal with issues as they arrive, as opposed to letting them simmer.

I spend money as if I had it.