He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

Poetry is –raw feelings as sunny summer, fiery turmoil as vibrant autumn, daunting revelation as stormy winter, intrepid hope as blooming spring.

The universe does not make sense without God.

I've moved about 10 times over the past 15 years. I don't move for the sole purpose of getting rid of stuff. I'm not crazy. I also move so that I never have to wash any windows.

Simply wait, be quiet, still The world will freely offer itself to you.

The dew-bead Gem of earth and sky begotten.

God's got you in the palm of His hand. You won't leave one second before your time. If God wants you to be here, then you're going to be here.

Let the dog bark; the moon shall beam on.

Since Mags seems to have no ill effects from the nuts, Peeta collects bunches of them and fries them by bouncing them off the force field.

I take pride in working very hard. You need to understand that hard work doesn't instantly pay off. My career grew gradually and taught me a lesson every step of the way.

The child's toys and the old man's reasons are the fruits of two seasons.