Let tears flow of their own accord; their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

For our kind, death is only the beginning.

Wait and wait. Most people's lives are spent waiting.

If you just set out to be liked you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time and you would achieve nothing.

I know well that happiness is in little things.

I’m all about making money. It’s the greatest thing, because it means you get money to spend.

A critical discourse that had respect for the mystery of art would look to the sense of life which finds expression in paradox, metaphor, tautology, and syntax.

We not only interpret the character of events... we may also interpret our interpretations.

I cry at random things, like a flower, or someone giving me a present, or my sister giving me a nice hug.

It's a curious, wanting thing.

The truth is you always grow to love the people you pray for. That’s because you develop God’s heart of love for them.