The cuckoos remain silent for a long time (for several seasons) until they are able to sing sweetly (in the Spring) so as to give joy to all.

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

Don't judge the future of a person based on his present conditions, becausetime has the power to change black coal to shiny diamond.

Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.

There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.

A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.

A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.

The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.

Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

She's as common as pig tracks. Just her being here lowers the tone of the entire city.

I'm a great believer in giving people a chance.

And I see that not touching for so long was a drive to the beach with the windows rolled up so the waves feel that much colder.

Get over here. Sheldon's had an idea." "Who's Sheldon?", said Isabelle.

Happy, calm children learn best

I do love television. But the business is accelerating and people are not getting the chance to fail.

You believe this is a game, and you may be right. But if you think you can play it better than me, think again.

When Irish eyes are smiling, watch your step.

My life would be in danger if I return to Mexico.

There lives within the very flame of love A kind of wick or snuff that will abate it.