... the best pilots have need of mariners, besides sails, anchor and other tackle.

A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night, It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.

To speak and to speak well are two things. A fool may talk, but a wise man speaks.

Honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.

The poet is the nearest borderer upon the orator.

The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.

True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.

A good man will avoid the spot of any sin. The very aspersion is grievous, which makes him choose his way in his life, as he would in his journey.

There is no greater hell than to be a prisoner of fear.

Drink to me only with thine eyes, And I will pledge with mine; Or leave a kiss but in the cup And I'll not look for wine.

Success produces confidence; confidence relaxes industry, and negligence ruins the reputation which accuracy had raised.

One of the main secrets of success is the ability to foresee the situation a few steps forward.

Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.

Make a differenceWhen I live everyday, I ask myself “What did I do today?To make a difference to the world where I live, And that can happen only when I can be selfless and give.

Love casts out fear, but we have to get over the fear in order to get close enough to love them.

Imagination is not the exclusive appanage of artists, but belongs in varying degrees to all men.

There is no progress toward ultimate freedom without transformation, and this is the key issue in all lives.

The Divine mind does not think for us, or inspite of us, but works in us to think, and to will, and to do.

Frazier's got two chances. Slim, and none. And Slim just left town

There's an oatmeal cookie in there. I see no reason for the existence of oatmeal, particularly in cookies.

One thing I must tell you. Idolatry in India does not mean anything horrible. It is not the mother of harlots.