Do pleasant things yourself, but unpleasant things through others.

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

Know or listen to those who know.

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

But, standing in the fading golden sunlight now, I can feel some of the scars of the summer stabbing over. I can feel the promise of a new beginning.

I don't belong to anyone else but myself. I have to make my own decisions. Happiness is defined by me.

What I don't miss is living in a small town where everybody knows you, your family, and what you ate for breakfast.

Sooner or later, everyone's story has an unfortunate event or two...The solution, of course, is to stay as far away from the world as possible and lead a safe, simple life.

What we feel most comfortable doing is playing loud, screaming rock songs.

Borrow neither money nor time from your neighbor; both are of equal value.

Innovation, having fun and giving back, should be the core values for everyone

When one loves animals and children too much, one loves them against human beings.

Organisations with decision-making speed and imagination will thrive as nobody can claim to have a monopoly over creativity.

Europe has united, China is growing speedily and Russia possesses immense power in terms of fuel resources. The US administration cannot do anything about it.