“Truth is so hard to tell, it sometimes needs fiction to make it plausible.”

Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.

Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

It is impossible to love and be wise.

For friends, do but look upon good books, they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble.

The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

The only really interesting thing is what happens between two people in a room.

Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.

The worst solitute is to be destitute of true friendship.

If we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

There Are But Two Tragedies in Life-One is One’s Inability to attain One’s Heart’s Desire-The Other Is To Have It!

We spend money that we do not have, on things we do not need, to impress people who do not care.

It is easier to build a boy than to mend a man.

You have to think outside the box.

Anyone can find the switch after the lights are on.

Even in the dark I can shine.

It is very necessary to work in the garden and see the flowers growing.

Not seeing people permits us to imagine them with every perfection.

Time, as it grows old, teaches all things.