Bring thyself to account each day ere thou art summoned to a reckoning; for death, unheralded, shall come upon thee and thou shalt be called to give account for thy deeds.

It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world.

Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more.

Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.

The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.

So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.

In the garden of thy heart, plant naught but the rose of love.

A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding...

Love is a light that never dwelleth in a heart possessed by fear.

O SON OF MAN! For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trials.

The earth is but one country and Mankind its citizens.

Knowledge is a unique kind of property, indeed: you can share it with others, while still possessing it.

If you always make the right decision, the safe decision, the one most people make, you will be the same as everyone else.

Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.

Guy Gavriel Kays Tigana is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best fantasy novel ever written. Its beautifully written, the characters are unforgettable, the worldbuilding is exquisite.

If one were blind, one can simply focus on a feeling.

Prosperity isn't defined by money alone; it encompasses time, love, success, joy, comfort, beauty, and wisdom.

What do Harley-Davidson, LEGO, and Apple have in common? They're all based on communities.

Ask yourself in the most silent hour of your night: must I write [create]? Dig into yourself for a deep answer.

If you cannot grok the overall structure of a program while taking a shower, you are not ready to code it.

I mean, I don't care what Drive-Bys write about local issues and all that. But I'm talking about this kind of stuff, national issues of great importance. I do not believe.