Now at last I have come to see what life is, Nothing is ever ended, everything only begun, And the brave victories that seem so splendid Are never really won.

There is a quiet at the heart of love, And I have pierced the pain and come to peace.

I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.

Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree If mankind perished utterly; And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn, Would scarcely know that we were gone.

Take love when love is given.

No one worth possessing can be quite possessed.

My soul is a broken field, plowed by pain.

It is strange how often a heart must be broken Before the years can make it wise.

I found more joy in sorrow than you could find in joy.

The leaves fall patiently Nothing remembers or grieves The river takes to the sea The yellow drift of leaves.

Wisdom is not acquired save as the result of investigation.

Whenever you encounter any fearful situation, there exists a great possibility for you to triumph only if you be willing enough to conquer the fear.

Not everything that can be counted counts.Not everything that counts can be counted.

I beg your pardon, sir, said the Frenchman. I am not a coloniser.Well, let’s talk Algeria then. Let’s talk about your culture and your celebrated writers.

Strict and literal truthfulness was a trivial game and might even be a disagreeable neurotic affliction.

If you believe that some opinions are in fact better than others, then you, too, are an elitist of sorts.

When I retired from my music November 1997, it had been 37 years.

Pit Riley had a lasting effect on us as players and the coaching staff.

Eighteen months ago I weighed 95kg and had a 40-inch waist. Now the waist is down to 34 inches and I weigh nearly 98kg.

From the holy scriptures, heaven-sent lift will be found for heaven-sent duties.

You’ve gotta keep control of your time, and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in life.