Poverty snatches the reins out of the hand of piety.

A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

I fear God the most, but after Him, I fear those who don't fear Him.

You who feel no pain at the suffering of others It is not fitting for you to be called human.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

It's no virtue to gain the whole world. Just gain the heart of one person.

If a gem falls into mud it is still valuable. If dust ascends to heaven, it remains valueless.

The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.

Use your influence to make impact and help others grow

Love and take care of yourself because you are your best friend, and you have to live with yourself rest of the life.

People in that crowd want to make poverty history, but NOT if they have to pay for it themselves

The sound of her voice was so pretty, it almost disguised the ugliness of her words.

If people disagree with me and want to articulate it, that's not only their right but almost their obligation.

Art is the Mirror of our betrayed ideals.

To be aware of little, quiet things, you need to be quiet inside. A high degree of alertness is required. Be still. Look. Listen. Be present.

No man who enters upon the office to which I have succeeded can fail to recognize how every president of the United States has placed special reliance upon his faith in God.

I remain the optimist: you just do your best and hope for the best. But it's an evolving state of mind.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint.