There is no religion without mysteries. God Himself is the great secret of Nature.

Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them.

There is nothing beautiful or sweet or great in life that is not mysterious.

The most disastrous times have produced the greatest minds. The purest metal comes of the most ardent furnace; the most brilliant lightning come of the darkest clouds.

Every institution goes through three stages - utility, privilege, and abuse.

The heart feels, the head compares.

Forests were the first temples of the Divinity, and it is in the forests that men have grasped the first idea of architecture.

Alexander created cities everywhere he passed: I have left dreams everywhere I have trailed my life.

We must not always try to plumb the depths of the human heart; the truths it contains are among those that are best seen in half-light or in perspective.

The original writer is not he who refrains from imitating others, but he who can be imitated by none.

Love decreases when it ceases to increase.

Three lights should be fine." - Zachary"Aye, well if it wis me, I'd want a bloody lighthoose beacon comin' oot o' my arse." - True MacDonald

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

Let go of the anger, hang on to the good lessons.

To die is poignantly bitter, but the idea of having to die without having lived is unbearable.

Act in such a way that you will be worthy of being happy.

At the start of each new day, remind yourself: I am talented. I am creative. I am greatly favored by God. I am equipped. I am well able. I will see my dreams come to pass.

After a long time with someone, you realise you've been thinking for two.

I really enjoy making different types of music than I do with the Backstreet Boys.

It doesn't matter how long you forget, only how soon you remember!

I am for everything starting into full-blown perfection at once.