Art not only imitates nature, but also completes its deficiencies.

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.

Words are weapons of war.

You can never let your compassion stand in the way of justice because when you do, other people get hurt.

The Israelis are very smart about politics and strategy, but there are a few exceptions. One is Lebanon, the other is Gaza, where they were completely inept.

If the deaf are to hear the sound has to be very loud

The House is rooted in the principle of direct elections and is unique among all branches and bodies of the federal government as without exception, the people's voice.

A bad relationship can do that, can make you doubt everything good you ever felt about yourself.

It's tiring to be asked the same questions all day long: 'What is Gangnam style?' and 'Teach me how to dance.'

The discipline you learn and character you build from setting and achieving a goal can be more valuable than the achievement of the goal itself

Some people like to paint trees. I like to paint love. I find it more meaningful than painting trees.

Even with my wife, I find sharing soup is hard.