We came by night to the Fortunate Isles, And lay like fish Under the net of our kisses.

He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, she who does not find grace in herself, dies slowly.

If nothing saves us from death, at least love should save us from life

Love is not about property, diamonds and gifts. It is about sharing your very self with the world around you.

In one kiss, you'll know all I haven't said.

To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life.

Every day you play with the light of the universe.

Someday, somewhere - anywhere, unfailingly, you'll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.

You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.

And one by one the nights between our separated cities are joined to the night that unites us.

If each day falls inside each night, there exists a well where clarity is imprisoned. We need to sit on the rim of the well of darkness and fish for fallen light with patience.

she died of internal weeping

None of us can be free of conflict and woe. Even the greatest men have had to accept disappointments as their daily bread.

It's so easy to criticize your own time, and I see that as a problem, even for myself, as a listener.

Sunday is the best day of the week because we celebrate the risen Christ of the cross in the local church, the dearest place on earth.

Refrain from reckless and thoughtless actions. Be as calm and judicious as a mountain.

Natural talent is a questionable phenomenon. Inclination perhaps, but innate ability is extremely rare.

The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education

I was always listening to my father more than anyone. I was always afraid of my father more than anyone. But there's a moment in time where other men in your life can have a huge impact.

I'm a thousand times bigger on the inside than I am on the outside.