Nothing resembles selfishness more closely than self-respect

In this he saw that Ogion had been right: the shadow could not draw on his power, so long as he was turned against it.

How old are you?”“Old enough to know better, but still young enough to do it again.

Bravery breaks barriers! You were not born to be mediocre! Put on courage and conquer! Don’t forget, however, never ever to go without true humility in all your endeavors!

The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special

The verdict of a jury is the a priori opinion of that juror who smokes the worst cigars.

There are no big problems, there are just a lot of little problems.

I used to take five or six books away and bring five or six books back. Nobody gave me direction or advice and I read much in the way that a boy might watch television.

This silly world outside thinks it is finished with Jesus Christ but they haven't even started with Him yet.

And If the surgeon is like a poet, then the scars you have made on countless bodies are like verses into the fashioning of which you have poured your soul.

Don't ever take a shower with a woman, because you'll probably end up proposing to her.