In youth we feel richer for every new illusion; in maturer years, for every one we lose.

The world has no sympathy with any but positive griefs. It will pity you for what you lose; never for what you lack

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

There is a transcendent power in example.

To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.

Silence is like nightfall. Objects are lost in it insensibly.

The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.

The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving has but glanced at the joys of charity.

One man's faith is considered idolatry by another

I would soar like a bird, solitary, unmated, but untrammeled.

There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.

Music is another lady that talks charmingly and says nothing.

Men are often capable of greater things than they perform.

In reality, my father [Pablo Escobar ] always interrupted others to be with his family. My father's priority was always the family.

The most complete revenge is not to imitate the aggressor.

I won't need you to rescue meM. I can take care of myself, thank you. - Scarlett O'Hara.

Once I find the right maxim to apply, I feel that I have done all that can be expected of me.

She was the only woman in the homicide unit, and already there had been problems between her and another detective, charges of sexual harassment, countercharges of unrelenting bitchiness.