...an optimistic mind-set finds dozens of possible solutions for every problem that the pessimist regards as incurable.

belief is the death of intelligence.

Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.

Has a sense of humor. (Preferably warped.) We know who we are

Love is worth the sum of itself, and nothing more.

I was very sickly as a kid and had a lot of allergies, so martial arts gave me the chance to feel strong.

I prefer to give money to the person who's provided the good service. But I never tip at hotels, I think they overcharge anyway. But anything which is value for money will get my vote.

men love their wives not because of their virtues, but in spite of them.

Art is socialism but life is capitalism.

Nowadays are the world doesn't need words, but lives which cannot be explained except through faith & love for Christ's poor

Dishonor is like the Aaron's Beard in the hedgerows; it can only poison if it be plucked.

By vulgarity I mean that vice of civilization which makes man ashamed of himself and his next of kin, and pretend to be somebody else.

Sino-Japanese relations will certainly brighten more in the future and the flowers of friendly Sino-Japanese relations will increase their beauty.