A subtle-witted man is like an arrow, which, rending little surface, enters deeply, but they whose minds are dull resemble stones dashing with clumsy force, but never piercing.

That energy which veils itself in mildness is most effective of its object.

A man of feeble character resembles a reed that bends with every gust of wind.

Two sources of success are known: wisdom and effort; make them both thine own, if thou wouldst haply rise.

The foolish undertake a trifling act, and soon desist, discouraged; wise men engage in mighty works, and persevere.

The wind plays its own music.

She gave herself a hard twist and fell into a sitting position, staring at me with those maggot-filled doll’s eyes.

Enlightenment is the unprogrammed state.

Politicians - well, first of all, they should get rid of nuclear weapons, I think.

I'm from Southern California, so I feel much more comfortable with a golf club in my hand than I do a weapon.

I will protect my people if I live. For myself I do not fear for I have the word of Usen. Who is the White Nantan to think he can pit his power against that of Usen?

You must never be afraid to go there.

To me, having 500 rolls of fabric around is the most calming thing in the world. I think it's what football is to some guys.

We live in a world of crisis, of challenge, and ... it's in our galleries that we can unpack the civilizations that we're seeing the current manifestations of.

For any budding cricketers listening, do you have any superstitious routines before an innings, like putting one pad on first and then the other one?