We never get to love by hate, least of all by self-hatred.

No one knows what is in him till he tries, and many would never try if they were not forced to.

The central fire is desire, and all the powers of our being are given us to see, to fight for, and to win the object of our desire. Quench that fire and man turns to ashes.

Discontent is the first step in progress. No one knows what is in him till he tries and many would never try if they were not forced to.

When I feel lonely you are here beside me with your loving and caring touch.

The destiny of man is to be more and more human.

It's over, and can't be helped, and that's one consolation, as they always say in Turkey, when they cut the wrong man's head off.

Ministers have received their wages, and some have their minds too much on their wages. They labor for wages, and lose sight of the sacredness and importance of the work.

Ah, yes, the sea is still and deep, All things within its bosom sleep! A single step, and all is o'er, A plunge, a bubble, and no more.

Painting or poetry is made as one makes love - a total embrace, prudence thrown to the winds, nothing held back.

I've been inspired by a shitload of people in my life so if there's ever anybody that I can inspire, to me that's a huge gift. To be able to turn that back around.

The emotionally intelligent person is skilled in four areas: identifying emotions, using emotions, understanding emotions, and regulating emotions.

They pass peaceful lives who ignore mine and thine.

Going to Africa was being able to take my volunteering and my passion for hospice one step further.