Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues.

Good prayers never come creeping home. I am sure I shall receive either what I ask, or what I should ask.

Let others either envy or pity me; I care not, so long as I enjoy myself.

If the sun of God's countenance shine upon me, I may well be content to be wet with the rain of affliction.

Seldom was any knowledge given to keep, but to impart; the grace of this rich jewel is lost in concealment.

Try to be of some use to others.

Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave.

Words are as they are taken, and things are as they are used. There are even cursed blessings.

A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.

It is not the bee's touching on the flowers that gathers the honey, but her abiding for a time upon them, and drawing out the sweet.

If religion might be judged of according to men's intentions, there would scarcely be any idolatry in the world.

Relationships unlock certain parts of who we are supposed to be.

Lead your life with love and friendship

Happiness is euphoria of the mind

The purpose of religion is tocontrol yourself, not to criticiseothers.

The art of love is largely the art of persistence.

Most of my dates had consisted of some guy trying to sweet-talk me while I silently prayed for an asteroid to crash into whatever diner we were at.

A fool's bolt is soon shot.

You can't be crazy and wild when you're on work time. But, I like it, in that sense I think it makes you a better person for having matured at a younger age.

No sooner do we think we have assembled a comfortable life than we find a piece of ourselves that has no place to fit in.

I am 73 years old. I was born in Jerusalem. I'm the first prime minister of Israel to be born here. I am the only former general to become a prime minister.