The work of vegetation begins first in the irritability of the bark and leaf-buds.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.

When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something.

Beauty without expression tires.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.

Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination.

Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

Faith is what makes life bearable, with all its tragedies and ambiguities and sudden, startling joys.

What is courage without fear?

The best we can do is size up the chances calculate the risks involved estimate our ability to deal with them and then make our plans with confidence.

I'm reading a book, because I'm brainy. No, it is a book - if you don't know, it is like a blog except bigger.

I am at peace with God. My conflict is with Man.

I know what you're going to say! 'They are men, and men should be free.' A free man is dangerous to himself and everyone else. Freedom should be left to those who can put it to good use.

To say whatever nonsense comes into your head without any repercussions has got to be a bigger high than heckling a movie screen in a darkened theater.

Poverty is the greatest violence.

Twilight whippoorwill... Whistle on, sweet deepener Of dark loneliness

Balancing your budget is like protecting your virtue. You have to learn when to say no.