That is the thankless position of the father in the family-the provider for all, and the enemy of all.

Not everyone is capable of madness; and of those lucky enough to be capable, not many have the courage for it.

A man with a so-called character is often a simple piece of mechanism; he has often only one point of view for the extremely complicated relationships of life.

By attempting the impossible one can attain the highest level of the possible.

I prefer silence. Then you can hear thoughts and see into the past. In silence you can’t hide anything … as you can in words.

I dream, therefore I exist.

There are poisons that blind you, and poisons that open your eyes.

Some people seem to be born to suffer.

No matter how far we travel, the memories will follow in the baggage car.

Religion must be a punishment, because nobody gets religion who does not have a bad conscience.

Silence hides nothing. Words conceal.

Over time, we commit acts with intentions, either good or bad, that require forgiveness.

If Miss Elton spoke water instead of words, then there would have been a repetition of Noah’s flood.

The Bible talks about building houses on sand and rock, but says nothing about a brick house built on a blanket.

Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.

The history of mankind is the instant between two strides taken by a traveler.

Repression is the only lasting philosophy. The dark deference of fear and slavery, my friend, will keep the dogs obedient to the whip, as long as this roof shuts out the sky.

Acknowledging the Lord's hand in our lives cultivates gratitude. . . .

Life cannot be seen by an unmoved spectator.

To fight the Empire is to be infected by its derangement.... Whoever defeats the Empire becomes the Empire; it proliferates like a virus.

I've always wanted to improve on the idea of living well, In moderation, wine is good for you - mentally, physically, and spiritually.