Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.

There is no certainty; there is only adventure.

We suffer from a repression of the sublime.

Age helps one to acquire some of the perspectives necessary to create harmony among apparent contradictions.

Only the development of his inner powers can offset the dangers inherent in man's losing control of the tremendous natural forces at his disposal and becoming the victim of his own achievements.

It's people like that who make you realize how little you've accomplished

A GOOD man values his INTEGRITY and CHARACTER. NEVER deal with one that has no SELF RESPECT!

I don't think nationalism is alone holding the field it's in contention with a lot of different things.

I don't think there is any end to translucence. It's an endless journey, rather like playing the violin.

I hope I can settle my internal conflicts without bloodshed.

Each day is a step we make towards eternity and we shall continue thus to step from day to day until we take the last step, which will bring us into the presence of God.

The last thing a man becomes progressive about is the activities of his own wife.

All painting is an accident. But it's also not an accident, because one must select what part of the accident one chooses to preserve.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

True contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.

Sometimes I feel an impingement of something I went through in another lifetime. But I like to concentrate on the absolute present. That's why I love my animals. They live in the present.