the most censorious are generally the least judicious; who, having nothing to recommend themselves, will be finding fault with others. No man envies the merit of another, that has any of his own.

There are lying looks, as well as lying words; dissembling smiles, deceiving signs, and even a lying silence.

The ordinary manner of spending their time, is the only way of judging of people's inclination and genius.

I have only known two men's souls in my life, one the devil, the other the the bird's wings which picked me up and carried me back to the freedom of being.

The secret for mastery is concentration

There are various names for god- Allah, Almighty, Jesus and hundreds of other names but the one I like the most is 'mother'.

You don't have to understand woman. You only have to respect them and understand why.

Be prudent, diligent, temperate and discreet. Remember that every human being has a claim upon your kind offices.

They also live Who swerve and vanish in the river.

Thinking visually is my starting point, and then the writing happens.

Our pleasures and our discontents, Are rounds by which we may ascend.

The Lord survives the rainbow of His will.

Roland grabbed Jake and hauled him to his feet. “You came!” Jake shouted. “You really came!” “I came, yes. By the grace of the gods and the courage of my friends, I came.