Blest be the art that can immortalize.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.

Grief is itself a medicine.

How various his employments whom the world Calls idle; and who justly in return Esteems that busy world an idler too!

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

Weak people believe what is forced on them. Strong people what they wish to believe, forcing that to be real.

Most of your heritage comes from your culture, stupidity is one of them.

Life asks not merely what you can do it asks how much can you endure and not be spoiled.

History is never above the melee. It is not allowed to be neutral, but forced to enlist in every army.

It is important to use all knowledge ethically, humanely, and lovingly.

I detest professional anythings but particularly professional writers. Most of them today are just garbage collectors.

Money doesn't buy class.

Part of growing up spiritually is learning to be grateful for all things, even our difficulties, disappointments, failures and humiliations.

Ownership is not a vice, not something to be ashamed of, but rather a commitment, and an instrument by which the general good can be served.

The drawings that interest me most are made with closed eyes. With eyes closed, I feel my hand slide down on the paper. I have an image in mind, but the results always surprise me.