The juggle of sophistry consists, for the most part, in using a word in one sense in all the premises, and in another sense in the conclusion.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

Do not carry the burden of self-judgment. You are forgiven and pardoned

Have compassion for people as long as you are one of them too.

A book, child. A book just for you, in a lost language.

Isn't it easier to forgive than to hate? -Eriond

I was mentally, emotionally and verbally abused by my father as far back as I can remember until I left home at the age of eighteen

Lord, into thy hands I commend my spirit!

Here's other quotes and sayings you can motivate yourself with. Practice only makes for improvement.

Well, I really didn't enjoy some of the movies I did when I was young.

Abortion is the easy way out. It’s hardly surprising that people should choose the most convenient exit from awkward situations.

Our age of mechanization leads along a road ending with man himself as a machine. Only the spirit of singing can save us from this fate.