We think our fathers fools so wise we grow Our wiser sons no doubt will think us so.

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.

In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.

The best way to prove the clearness of our mind, is by showing its faults; as when a stream discovers the dirt at the bottom, it convinces us of the transparency and purity of the water.

Chiefs who no more in bloody fights engage, But wise through time, and narrative with age, In summer-days like grasshoppers rejoice - A bloodless race, that send a feeble voice.

While pensive poets painful vigils keep, Sleepless themselves, to give their readers sleep.

See! From the brake the whirring pheasant springs, And mounts exulting on triumphant wings; Short is his joy! He feels the fiery wound, Flutters in blood, and panting beats the ground.

Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, Tomorrow I'll miss you.

The truth is not distorted here, but rather a distortion is used to get at truth.

When your girlfriend broke your heart, don't even say a word, just smile because she gives you the opportunity to find someone better than her.

Many people who pretend to be very busy have the least to do.

But whether or not you are here, you are here—because these words are for you, and they wouldn't exist if you weren't here in some way.

Acknowledge your will and speak to us all, "This alone is what I will to be!" Hang your own penal code up above you: we want to be its enforcers!

I didn't know if I should put my faith in God or Satan. Was there really a difference at the end of the day, when we were all going to be dead souls anyway?

Even Castles made of sand, fall into the sea, eventually.

It's a more ridiculing, divisive humor today.

To copy others is necessary, but to copy oneself is pathetic.