Christ: I dislike him very much. Still, I can stand him. What I cannot stand is the wretched band of people whose profession is to hoodwink us about him.

Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.

Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.

If I die prematurely at any rate I shall be saved from being bored to death by my own success.

Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.

Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud.

Don't learn to do, but learn in doing.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.

People care more about being thought to have taste than about being thought either good, clever or amiable.

Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance

One of the biggest differences between humans and trees is simply that humans burn trees.

The waters are in motion, but the moon retains its serenity.

As you read the Word of God today, read it with expectancy and anticipation for the changes it will make in you.

An appearance of delicacy, and even fragility, is almost essential to beauty.

Two-thirds of all the strifes, quarrels, and lawsuits in the world arise from one simple cause-money.

Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds.

Ordinarily, I go to the woods alone. When I'm alone I can hear the almost unhearable sound of the roses singing. If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much.

If I am not confident that I can portray the character perfectly on screen, I won't even try.

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside.