If an urn lacks the characteristics of an urn, how can we call it an urn?

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

To See What Is Right And Not Do It Is A Lack Of Courage.

What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.

Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

Be strong, live happy and love, but first of allHim whom to love is to obey, and keepHis great command!

Cynicism is often seen as a rebellious attitude in western popular culture, but in reality, our cynicism advances the desires of the powerful: cynicism is obedience.

Breathing is hard. When you cry so much, it makes you realize that breathing is hard.

To make a film you have to dream a film... that's true of poetry as well.

The freedom of each individual can only be the freedom of all.

You run into people who want to write poetry who don't want to read anything in the tradition. That's like wanting to be a builder but not finding out what different kinds of wood you use.

I'm an actor who believes we all have triggers to any stage of emotion. It's not always easy to find but it's still there.

For God will deign to visit oft the dwellings of just men -- delighted, and with frequent intercourse -- thither will send his winged messengers on errants of supernal grace.

It's getting late. I must return to my ship or my men will think I've drowned and be celebrating.

Give yourself time to get better.