Have not all poetic truths been already stated? The essence of a poetic truth is that no statement of it can be final.

One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it.

Silences have a climax, when you have got to speak.

When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out.

Jealousy is no more than feeling alone against smiling enemies.

Some people are molded by their admirations, others by their hostilities.

We are minor in everything but our passions.

Pity the selfishness of lovers: it is brief, a forlorn hope; it is impossible.

Fate is not an eagle, it creeps like a rat.

It is not helpful to help a friend by putting coins in his pockets when he has got holes in his pockets.

Disappointment tears the bearable film off life.

The writings are built by imagination. Emotions fill the colours to them.

When in prayer, there is no need to implore, beg or repeat. You have been heard, and your wishes will be granted perfectly at the right time. Relax, be patient and do not fret.

In the midst of the storm, our anchor is hope.

Every day of life is a gift! Be sure to... unwrap it. Play with it. And, most importantly, give thanks for it!

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.

Africa is cruel...it takes your heart and grinds it into powdered stone - and no-one minds

In our democracy, near equality is no equality. Government either treats everyone the same, or it doesn't. And right now it doesn't.

If you act in the name of conscience you are stronger than any government in the world.

Even for the most excitable preacher, there was nothing inherently sinful about a waffle.

More leaders have been made by accident, circumstance, sheer grit, or will than have been made by all the leadership courses put together.