There is nothing sweeter than to be sympathized with.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.

Do not have evil-doers for friends, do not have low people for friends: have virtuous people for friends, have for friends the best of men.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

The passions grafted on wounded pride are the most inveterate; they are green and vigorous in old age.

Each religion, by the help of more or less myth, which it takes more or less seriously, proposes some method of fortifying the human soul and enabling it to make its peace with its destiny.

Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are.

Experience seems to most of us to lead to conclusions, but empiricism has sworn never to draw them.

Man is a gregarious animal, and much more so in his mind than in his body. He may like to go alone for a walk, but he hates to stand alone in his opinions.

The Difficult is that which can be done immediately; the Impossible that which takes a little longer.

That's the way it is with poetry: When it is incomprehensible it seems profound, and when you understand it, it is only ridiculous.

If you are unhappy - be that way in your bedroom - but whenever you come out into the world, in real selfless giving we push all of that aside and we smile, love and give to others.

The organizing principal for any culture is War.

Some have called Afghanistan 'the graveyard of empires,' and it probably is the graveyard of empires.

We are the only instrument for understanding the universe. We have to ground it in human beings.

You don’t have to go looking for pictures. The material is generous. You go out and the pictures are staring at YOU.

In the land of Cheerios, dirty diapers, fleeting naps and interrupted sleep, other mothers are a lifeline.

I understand the need to serve the community by talking about marriage or halal food. But you should also lead with vision, wisdom and courage.

My style advice to other girls is to be experimental but always have a 'home base' and stick with your comfort style.

The regulatory systems in place disincentive innovation. It's intense to fight the red tape.