Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.

A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.

You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

It's no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.

If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.

The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.

Other people's criticisms about what you are capable of, have nothing to do with you.

Now here's a good one:you're lying on your deathbed.You have one hour to live.Who is it, exactly, you have neededall these years to forgive?

If you never change your mind, why have one?

God’s jewels are often sent us in rough packages and by dark liveried servants, but within we find the very treasures of the King’s palace and the Bridegroom’s Love.

If you act enthusiastic, you'll be enthusiastic!

I have to not harden my heart, because I want to stay open to feel things.

I'm not afraid of my femininity and I'm not afraid of my sexuality.

If you're good to your staff when things are going well, they'll rally when times go bad.

Yet America is a poem in our eyes; its ample geography dazzles the imagination, and it will not wait long for metres.

I am big into aromatherapy.