The greatest vicissitude of things amongst men, is the vicissitude of sects and religions.

It is impossible to love and to be wise.

Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.

Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake.

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

All rising to great places is by a winding stair.

It's not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.

Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.

Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted... but to weigh and consider.

Life is a marshmallow, easy to chew but hard to swallow.

Never forget to smile and appreciate yourself.

The emotional scars of our mistakes will teach us far more than the joy of our successes

Faith is an assent of the mind and a consent of the heart consisting mainly of belief and trust.

Passionate intensity may serve as a substitute for confidence.

Whenever you feel like criticizing any one... just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.

Give a clown your finger, and he will take your hand.

A movement has to move. Constantly.

No man is greater than his prayer life.

All that can be done for you is nothing to what you can do for yourself.

Why buy a book when you can join a library?