The wise man lives as long as he should, not just as long as he likes.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

Love is not honourable, unless it is based on equality.

Don't water anything that you don't want to grow in your life.

To endow animals with human emotions has long been a scientific taboo. But if we do not, we risk missing something fundamental, about both animals and us.

If we're talking music I could go on and on and on.

You know, I've been around the ruling class all my life, and I've been quite aware of their total contempt for the people of the country.

He's for us, He loves us, and sometimes, we need to just stop, enjoy His presence and take that in.

What you get is a living-what you give is a life.

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination.

I always want to be on the cusp of being in the best shape that I can be.

The keys are in my pocket and they rattle you awake.