Success for the striven washes away the effort of striving.

In all things rest is sweet; there is sur feit even in honey, even in Aphrodite s lovely flowers.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection

Water is the best of all things.

Learn what you are and be such.

Words have a longer life than deeds.

O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.

Often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.

There is a mortal breed most full of futility. In contempt of what is at hand, they strain into the future, hunting impossibilities on the wings of ineffectual hopes.

Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.

Of the good things given between man and man, I say that a neighbor, true and loving in heart, to neighbor is a joy beyond all things else.

When you catch yourself slipping into a pool of negativity, notice how it derives from nothing other than resistance to the current situation.

Electorates tend to get the politicians they deserve.

You manufacture beauty with your mind

I am passionate about any effort to achieve social justice and equality, particularly for women.

Of one thing we can be certain: every person we see - no matter the race, religion, political beliefs, body type, or appearance - is family.

Fear is a confession of weakness. What you fear is stronger than you, or you think it is, else you wouldn't be afraid of it.

Music is one of the fairest and most glorious gifts of God.

You cannot win a battle in any arena merely by defending yourself.

An inherent kindness exists in the process of aging ... we are allowed to move along gradually.

Your magnificence has made me a wonder. Your charm has taught me the way of love.