Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

We watched, and he taught us like he did every day we were with him. He showed us how to forgive.

Mysticism is like pure science

Learn to write by writing

I think that most of us would say that ubuntu basically speaks about what it means to be human.

Your experience is nutrition. You digest your experience and you grow from it.

Politics is the art of postponing decisions until they are no longer relevant.

On your birthday today, don't Look up 'Life Expectancy' coz I suspect As you've reached 60, you want to be happy, Trust me, you'll be depressed.

People do notice you but they behave normally if you behave normal.

Most remarks that are worth making are commonplace remarks. The things that makes them worth saying is that we really mean them.

I just didn't have no edge for baseball. Once special coach Tony Oliva and former Twins coach Al Newman told me what happened, I couldn't function.