Maturity is the slowness in which a man believes.

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

Know or listen to those who know.

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

What will support you consists in your gift, so until you find yourself you will be poor

Adversity gives life the thrill of adventure.

Our thoughts define our destiny.

Say something worth the words.

What's the difference between depression and South America?If you really had to, you could conquer South America.

Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.

Life is not just black and white, there are a million shades in between.

I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.

Most reformers, like a pair of trousers on a windy clothesline, go through a vast deal of vehement motion, but stay in the same place.

According to recent studies, at least one star out of three is multiple.