What a ruler has to rely upon is only the human heart. Human hearts are to the ruler what roots are to a tree, what oil is to a lamp, water to fish, fields to a farmer, or money to a merchant.

I am Emperor, my descendants will be numerous. From the second generation to the ten thousandth, my line will not end.

The reason why China suffers bitterly from endless wars is because of the existence of feudal lords and kings.

I have collected all the writings of the Empire and burnt those which were of no use.

I'll continue to climb, trying to reach the top. But no one knows where the top is.

If you know peace, then you thrive; if you know contentment, then you are rich

Poetry and painting are rooted in the same law, The work of heaven and of the first cause.

Define the limits of your vision: Having this, you will not be poorer Than a man who rules a dukedom.

Liberating oneself from the addiction of consumerism and careerism promotes inner peace.

It is our dreams that energize us more than our abilities.

Acquaintances, in sort, represent a source of social power, and the more acquaintances you have the more powerful you are.

Life sometimes reminds us that it is sometimes heartless by giving something or someone we really need to someone who does not need or even want them or it.

The real beauty of a house is always the happiness inside that house!

The first thing you lose when you die is your motor skills.

My body is not a temple. It’s a skip,

Israel does not care about the international public opinion.

I think everything about my life is magical. I've struggled, and against most odds, I'm truly having the experience of living my dreams.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

In India and other places, there are people who fool themsleves. They walk around all day saying, "Who am I? Who am I?"

I am just a plain, common man.

Don't forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy Skies.