Thirst of wealth no quiet knows, But near the death-bed fierce grows.

They err, who say that husbands can't be lovers.

Thou art a manGod is no moreThy own humanityLearn to adore

Both she and I have grief enough and trouble enough, but as for regrets – neither of us have any.

If you cultivate a relationship in a genuine, thoughtful way, people will be more inclined to want to help you even though they don't have to help you.

Whether or not they exist we are slaves to our gods.

Growth is a substitute for equality of income. So long as there is growth there is hope, and that makes large income differentials tolerable.

Everyone is always in need of something that another person can give, be it undivided attention, a kind word or deep empathy. There is no better use of a life than to be attentive to such needs.

Which not peace for the man who is forced to go to war, for he will find his peace. But wish peace for the man who goes to war willingly, for he will never find his peace.

The fairytale is irresponsible; it is frankly imaginary, and its purpose is to gratify wishes, as a dream doth flatter.

Islam in the Arab world coexists with Indonesian, Pakistani and Turkish Islam. There is limited solidarity, even within the Arab world.

Make the upcoming hour overflow with joy, and let pleasure drown the brim.