An iron chain is less difficult to break than a chain of flowers.

Weak people talk and do not act, strong people act and keep quiet.

When we love, we see the infinite in the finite. We find the Creator in the creation.

There is nothing more to controlling demons than to do good and fear nothing.

Everything is possible to him who wills only what is true! Rest in Nature, study, know, then dare; dare to will, dare to act and be silent!

Order is never observed; it is disorder which attracts attention because it is awkward and intrusive.

A good teacher must be able to put himself in the place of those who find learning hard.

There exists in nature a force which is immeasurably more powerful than steam, and by means of which a single man, who knows how to adapt and direct it, might upset and alter the face of the world.

If you wish to seduce an angel, you must play the part of a devil.

Judge not; speak hardly at all; love and act.

EVERY intention which does not assert itself by deeds is a vain intention, and the speech which expresses it is idle speech. It is action which proves life and establishes will

No matter how much we ask after the truth, self-awareness is often unpleasant. We do not feel kindly toward the Truthsayer.

We talk on principle but we act on interest.

Over the last several days, we have heard from members of Congress who want their voices to be heard. I absolutely agree.

I'm telling you, until I shaved my head, I never realized how much heat is lost through the top of the head. I walk out in winter and it feels like I have an ice pack on my head. Unbelievable.

You can kind of feel when things are going to work out

If you see someone taking responsibility, give that person authority. If you see someone looking for authority, watch out!

If bliss is to scratch an itch, what greater bliss, no itch at all? So too, the worldly, desirous, find some bliss, But greatest is the bliss with no desire

I don't think I was born beautiful. I just think I was born me.

many tender, delicate mothers, seem to think that to make their children eat, is all that is requisite to make them great.

You can't always say what you'd like to say.