Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

As a writer of philosophy, it's good to ask oneself, 'Will I still believe this a week from now, or months, or even years?

No intelligent idea can gain general acceptance unless some stupidity is mixed in with it

Be kind. We never know what people are going through. Give grace and mercy because one day your circumstance could change and you may need it.

We cannot know love if we remain unable to surrender our attachment to power, if any feeling of vulnerability strikes terror in our hearts. Lovelessness torments.

Own your truths—all of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing!

It's easy to be humble when your life's prosper.Nothing could be denigrated when life's so poor.

I have learned to use the word impossible with the greatest caution.

Leave each one his touch of folly; it helps to lighten life's burden which, if he could see himself as he is, might be too heavy to carry.

He is truly wise who gains wisdom from another's mishap.

I learned to read and write and socialize in school, and that's pretty much it.