The real magic wand is the child's own mind.

Rancor is an outpouring of a feeling of inferiority.

We need to study the whole of history, not to fall back into it, but to see if we can escape from it.

The type of human being we prefer reveals the contours of our heart.

Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt.

Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are.

Life is a series of collisions with the future.

I am I plus my surroundings; and if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself.

An 'unemployed' existence is a worse negation of life than death itself.

To wonder is to begin to understand.

We distinguish the excellent man from the common man by saying that the former is the one who makes great demands on himself, and the latter who makes no demands on himself.

Please take note that any and all dragon petting will be at your own peril. We are not liable for any injuries sustained while petting.

The same ratios that govern music give laws to optics and to the movement of the heavens as well. Simple. Elegant. Predictable.

He who lives without folly is not as wise as he thinks.

The true index of a man's character is the health of his wife.

I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given to participate in that work as a representative of my country, Canada, whose people have, I think, shown their devotion to peace.

Someone showed me a picture and I just laughed, dignity never been photographed.

The drinking man is never less himself than during his sober intervals.

Control is never achieved when sought after directly; it is the surprising result of letting go.

Yes, very often! But at the same time I realize that I can't live without rhythmic gymnastics. It's the most important thing in my life