Take heed of a speedy professing friend; love is never lasting which flames before it burns.

Every man should study conciseness in speaking; it is a sign of ignorance not to know that long speeches, though they may please the speaker, are the torture of the hearer.

He who would be singular in his apparel had need have something superlative to balance that affectation.

Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.

Negligence is the rust of the soul that corrodes through all her best resolves.

The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. These may for the most part be summed up in these two - common sense and perseverance.

Promises may get friends, but it is performance that must nurse and keep them.

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

To trust God when we have securities in our iron chest is easy, but not thankworthy; but to depend on him for what we cannot see, as it is more hard for man to do, so it is more acceptable to God.

There is no belittling worse than to over praise a man.

Where there is plenty, charity is a duty, not a courtesy

True inspiration unfolds itself, not by force or it becomes fake. True intuition is also the ability to be observant.

I know that "what´s up" is just something people say, but it´s a very hard thing to say anything back to.

We are not to look to what men in themselves deserve but to attend to the image of God which exists in all and to which we owe all honor and love.

The Greek temple is the creation, par excellence, of mind and spirit in equilibrium.

Yes, and you should question your government.

Fiorello LaGuardia saved City Center. The real man saved it, and he made this building into a performing arts venue.

Sooner or later people will learn to recognize your worth

I used to work for 12 or 14 hours at a time but the digital age has made such happy immersions almost impossible.

People have a responsibility, especially with today's media, to read between the lines.

Then outwardly you are the small universe! Then inwardly you are the great universe.