People are responsible for their actions, but not the fruits of their actions. Always do what you think is right, but don't worry if good does not always come from what you do.

Enjoy your life. No curse hangs over you, nor did it ever. No devil chases after your soul. Sing and dance and be merry.

The hourglass runs low.

A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But he would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do.

You will see that the things you desire most are the very things that bring you the greatest sorrow.

Death never comes at the right time, despite what mortals believe. Death always comes like a thief.

What you wish for, what you most hope for - that is your greatest illusion.

When you were in love, you knew no fear or hatred. When you were fearful, there was no possibility of love or hate. And when there was hate, there was only hate.

Sleep is not on good terms with broken hearts. It will have nothing to do with them.

You search endlessly for permanent happiness in a world where nothing is permanent.

It doesn't matter. You are what you are. I am what I am. We are the same-when you take the time to remember me.

It's a huge disservice to classify all minds as either closed or open. I find the best minds are closed by openable windows.

Live a virtuous life, help everyone and spread joy wherever you go.

Simplicity is efficient.

No two snowflakes are alike and neither are the Soldier's in your charge. Don't make the mistake of treating your Soldier's like tangible things instead of the valued human assets they are.

Whenever I'm asked what college I attended I'm tempted to reply Thornton Wilder'.

The artist ought to know that a thousand painful deaths always lead into greater life.

Hide in your heart a bitter thought, Still it has power to blight; Think Love, although you speak it not It gives the world more light.

With regard to what is designed really well, I think people are the best-designed objects in the world. Seriously.

The oneness of human beings is the basic ethical thread that holds us together.

The greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man.