Literature is the daughter of heaven, who descended upon earth to soften and charm all human ills.

A tomb is a monument placed on the limits of two worlds.

Patience is the courage of virtue.

If life is a punishment, one should wish for an end; if life is a test, one should wish it to be short.

La solitude re tablit aussi bien les harmonies du corps que celles de l'a" me. Solitude restores the harmonies of the body no less than those of the soul.

Our ancestors have travelled the iron age; the golden is before us.

Every trait of beauty may be traced to some virtue, as to innocence, candor, generosity, modesty, and heroism.

An effort made with ourselves for the good of others, with the intention of pleasing God alone.

There are few writers of note, of any country or of any age, from whom quotations might not be made in proof of the love with which they regarded Nature.

I wish you a very merry Christmas filled with abundance and a magnificent magical New Year.

Stupid National Anthem... Look at this flag; Two bears fighting over a pineapple. What kind of message does that send to the world? "Come to Belarus, where wild animals will steal your fruit."

It is difficult to separate, at times, the myth from the truth.

When you deal with your brother, be pleasant, but get a witness.

Love bravely, live bravely, be courageous; there's really nothing to lose.

Let peace and beauty reign.

It is easy for us to tarnish God's character because He never argues back; He never tries to defend or vindicate himself.

Goodbye. Thanks for your help... I... I'll miss you. -Rose to Mason

Human nature is largely something that has to be overcome.

The secret to failing isn't failing; the secret to failing is failing forward.