Seeds are proof that the greatest growth takes place in the dark.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

Ghosts are some of the loneliest people you will ever meet.

One of my favourites is American Beauty. Spacey is so good in that.

my life has been saved over and over again by picking up a book in which someone captured the whole experience of being despised and not dying.

The gods being always close to men perceive those who afflict others with unjust devices and do not fear the wrath of heaven.

If I had time in a bottle, if words could make wishes come true, I'd save everyday for eternity passes. And then I would spend them with you.

Americans aren't accepting of black humor, it's terrible.

I speak relatively little, except when I'm at home and I'm asking for things.

Dogs are mute and obedient, but they have watched us and know us and can smell how pitiful we are.

In reality, we are still children. We want to find a playmate for our thoughts and feelings.

This is no time to lend money, especially upon bare friendship without security.