Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

There is forgiveness for every soul.

There is a quality about women who choosemen sparingly

Entrepreneur, if your're going to start up, make sure you start up with excellence in mind.

The world's favorite verb is 'get'. The verb of the Christian is 'give'

When you get as lucky as I got, you have to work as hard as possible to earn that luck.

I had always held everything in before.

People can become anything under the right conditions.

My body seems a mere encumbrance to me; an imbecillic wagon, hitched to the horse of desire, which is the soul.

The ability to breathe the air and drink the water will be what the wars will be about from here on in. And it's coming with alarming rapidity.

He who knows the activities of Nature lives according to Nature.