Who has no own conviction dissipates himself in the imitation of others.

The brave man, indeed, calls himself lord of the land, through his iron, through his blood.

Only those who feel little in the eyes of God, can hope to be mighty in the eyes of men.

Nothing that is really good and God-like dies.

Sorrow eats your heart and courage.

Tears are the messengers of true love.

Who has never exploded in a fury does not know love either.

They managed to sleep together, but there wasn't enough for dreaming.

If only stupid people could have the mere intelligence to shut up while discussing serious matter, the world would go along so much better !

Seek joyfulness when you can, for seeking joy leads to an auspicious atmosphere.

My identity and my security are not in my spiritual progress. My identity and my security are in God’s acceptance of me given as a gift in Christ.

Writing is a difficult trade which must be learned slowly by reading great authors; by trying at the outset to imitate them; by daring then to be original; by destroying one's first productions.

The ideal man is his own best friend and takes delight in privacy.

You can see it in terms of the obsession on Wall Street with not just profits but greed, more profit, more profit.

I personally do not write highbrow music. If I do, it's by accident.

Persons who have no desire to live have a very slight chance of recovery. We can continue to extend to them our love, sympathy, and prayers; but ultimately we must respect a person's decision to die.

He that does good to another does good also to himself, not only in the consequence but in the very act. For the consciousness of well-doing is in itself ample reward.

Positive thoughts keep you in harmony with the universe.