Time was spinning numerous threads for its tapestry, some to be woven together, some to entangle or fray, others merely to perish and pass away.

Praise be to God, Who has so disposed matters that pleasant literary anecdotes may serve as an instrument for the polishing of wits and the cleansing of rust from our hearts.

But what is life without a passion?

An ugly woman that honors you is better than a beautiful woman that dishonors you”.

I took especially great pleasure in mathematics because of the certainty and the evidence of its arguments.

Listen more to the one who criticizes you and less to the one who praises you. Learn from them and do something about it.

The song of the brush.

Individual freedom is a Jewish idea, but it's one of the functions of Christianity to make this idea universal.

Taoism is not a religion, although perhaps it has been made into one by some people. Lao Tsu's way of life occurs in any spiritual philosophy.

And I would really like to be a grandmother, but only when Felix or Emily meet the right person and are ready.

We seek to create a united Democratic and non-racial society.