…because it is natural to touch more often the parts that hurt.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

All we have in love are two unprotected hearts in an open field. And that’s why our hearts bleed so much when we get hurt.

Never ever feel inferior because of the colour of your skin. Great is your soul.

Archie asked me if I knew Dante's definition of hell..."Proximity without intimacy, " he said.

We are an arrogant species, full of terrible potential, but we also have a great capacity for love, friendship, generosity, kindness, faith, hope, and joy.

Making is the mirror in which we see ourselves.

I'm a minimalist. I see things in simple ways...It's human nature to define complexity as better. Well, it's not.

Just like men, perfume is never perfect right away; you have to let it seduce you.

I do not worship the devil. But magic does intrigue me. Magic of all kinds. I bought Crowley's house to go up and write in. The thing is, I just never get up that way. Friends live there now.

Working together in helping nascent democracies in the task of reconstruction, in the task of development is another area where our two countries [India and the USA] can work together.

If horses had controlled investment decisions, there would have been no auto industry.