The first book of the nation is the dictionary of its language.

The larger the bricks your enemies throw at you the larger the palace you are going to build.

Raw lobster tail, freeze dried, is amazing.

Let the dead bury the dead, your time will come.

We are on the verge of a global transformation. All we need is the right major crisis.

Only the half-mad are wholly alive.

Gide says the hell of this life is that between a hundred paths we have to choose only one, and live with nostalgia for the other ninety nine.

I have traveled a lot around the world and have seen a lot of people come to my programs... [and it made me realize] that people of all ages - from little children to elders - listen to my nasheeds.

I will have won Wimbledon this year in 2013, and I will stop with that. It was magnificent. You will certainly see me at tournaments again, but not playing.

Earth's saddest day and gladdest day were just three days apart!

Don't be bitter. Everybody suffers. If you can accept your suffering then you will understand other people better. Be grateful for pain. Love life.