Whoever is going to listen to the philosophers needs a considerable practice in listening.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Most of the people goes mad over politics which benefits just few people

A romantic comedy has to be funny and make you think about life but the obstacle that has to be overcome is key.

I spent years trying to find some use for inheritance and virtuals, before I understood why that mechanism was fundamentally flawed and should not be used.

Weirdly, I'm not a horror fan, but those kind of horror leanings are something that are very easy for me to get into.

The rice bowl is to me the most valid reason in the world for doing anything. A piece of one's soul to the multitudes in return for rice and wine does not seem to me a sacrilege.

A friend should be like money, tried before being required, not found faulty in our need.

A ministry doesn't have to be perfect for God to use and bless it.

Let me tell you something my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.

I hope I won't become hated by geeks everywhere, but I don't really know comic books all that well.

Museums should be places where you raise questions, not just show stuff.