We must not inquire too curiously into the absolute value of literature. Enough that it amuses and exercises us. At least it leaves us where we were. It names things, but does not add things.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.

When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something.

Beauty without expression tires.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.

Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination.

Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

I believe when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade...and try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.

No animals needs to die in order for me to live. And that makes me feel good.

He kissed me hard and I kissed him back harder, like it was the end of an era that had lasted all of my life.

Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. They are but improved means to an unimproved end.

Motivation is simple. You eliminate those who are not motivated.

Grace is not blind. It sees the hurt full well. But chooses to see God's forgiveness even more.

We have to build the Republic of Heaven where we are, because for us there is no elsewhere.

I see you are already as timid as a slave: you might as well be in love.

Do I want to be feared or loved? That's a good question. I want both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.

It is not to be forgotten that what we call rational grounds for our beliefs are often extremely irrational attempts to justify our instincts.