When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.

It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large.

Propaganda is the art of persuading others of what you don't believe yourself.

Earth produces nothing worse than an ungrateful man.

Let the blacksmith wear the chains he has himself made.

If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond.

Begin whatever you have to do: the beginning of a work stands for the whole.

He who does not know how to be silent will not know how to speak.

If fortune favors you do not be elated; if she frowns do not despond.

It is tormenting to fear what you cannot overcome.

Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.

In my heaven sweet melodies of the skies ripple pool of the sea playing sweet song to me, sharing tales of the past, blending with mine as mirage, painting new...I breathe in, am in love and alive...

Happiness is in simplicity. To be happy, always try to have happy thoughts.

I have laid sorrow to sleep;Love sleeps.She who oft made me weepNow weeps.

Deformity of the heart I call The worst deformity of all; For what is form, or what is face, But the soul's index, or its case?

Animals are our inferior brothers and sisters. They are not meant to be eaten, but must be treated with love.

When you teach a child something you take away forever his chance of discovering it for himself.

We need to make people understand that there is a definite connection between what happens in their everyday lives and the decisions we make in Washington, D.C.

Your thoughts are seeds, and the harvest you reap will depend on the seeds you plant.

Possibility-thinking is the long sought-after fountain of youth.

For a long time, I was almost ashamed of being an actress. I felt like it was a shallow occupation. People would be watching my every move.