I own with reason: for, if men but knew Some fixed end to ills, they would be strong By some device unconquered to withstand Religions and the menacings of seers.

Constant dripping hollows out a stone.

All religions are equally sublime to the ignorant, useful to the politician, and ridiculous to the philosopher.

Nothing can be created out of nothing.

The water hollows out the stone, not by force but drop by drop.

Too often in time past, religion has brought forth criminal and shameful actions... How many evils has religion caused?

No matter how difficult a task may look.. Persistence and steady action will get you through

What came from the earth returns back to the earth, and the spirit that was sent from heaven, again carried back, is received into the temple of heaven.

The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by violence but by oft falling.

Only religion can lead to such evil.

For fools admire and love those things they see hidden in verses turned all upside down, and take for truth what sweetly strokes the ears and comes with sound of phrases fine imbued.

Trust is the foundation of any society

I wish for all who look for Gold, Shall find one letter less, A world where trying always wins, And leaves the loser blessed.

Curious creatures we mortals are-how we do not know what we want, or how to get it if we do.

If you listen to the neverdo's, it's never done.

The influence of one's parents is powerful and permanent.

I was born with eyes that can never close.

I'm sure any vocal teacher that listens to me would rather cut my throat than do anything.

I've always been the sort of person who immerses myself in things, and eventually you become part of that life.

Lack of prayer is the cause of lack of time.

Smile well and often, it makes people wonder what you've been up to.