Forge thy tongue on an anvil of truth and what flies up, though it be but a spark, will have light.

In all things rest is sweet; there is sur feit even in honey, even in Aphrodite s lovely flowers.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection

Water is the best of all things.

Learn what you are and be such.

Words have a longer life than deeds.

O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.

Often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.

There is a mortal breed most full of futility. In contempt of what is at hand, they strain into the future, hunting impossibilities on the wings of ineffectual hopes.

Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.

Of the good things given between man and man, I say that a neighbor, true and loving in heart, to neighbor is a joy beyond all things else.

A conscious human is driven by their conscience, not popular opinion.

When your wife asks you for your opinion, she doesn't really want your opinion. She wants her opinion - just in a deeper voice.

Praise children when they do good, And if they should stumble or fall, Show them how to be humble, Show them how to stand tall

Being strong and positive is like holding your breath under water. You will never be able to do it forever. Sometimes crying out and express yourself will help you from drowning.

Only God can answer all your questions, He is the only One who can solve your problems

And my hopes they are high I must keep them small

I flashed her a smile, but she didn't even look at me. So for brains and good judgment, I'd give her a three.

there is a relationship between the mind and the body that can both create a physical condition and enable us to recover from it

I think the nine justices think the solicitor general is the 35th clerk.

My mistake was in ever opening the books.