The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.

Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to others.

Peace comes from within.  Do not seek it without.

Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading

Tune as the sitthar, neither high nor low, and we will dance away the hearts of men.

Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.

Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

The way to happiness is: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, give much. Fill your life with love. Do as you would be done by.

Since everything is a reflection of our minds, everything can be changed by our minds.

Measuring programming progress by lines of code is like measuring aircraft building progress by weight.

It is absurd to ape our betters.

He shone all over. Only Magnus, Simon thought resignedly, would have access to sequined battle armor.

Even a paranoid can have enemies.

Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.

People most strenuously seek to evaluate performance by comparing themselves to others, not by using absolute standards.

Sondheim is the Shakespeare of the musical theater world.

To me one of the most important things is launching a children's book division.

Never forget that your role as a leader is to be a steward for future generations.

Remembrance, like Rembrandt, is dark but festive. Remembered ones dress up for the occasion and sit still. Memory is a photo-studio de luxe on an infinite Fifth Power Avenue.