“Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.”

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

As sheepish as a fox captured by a fowl.

Socrates, when informed of some derogating speeches one had used concerning him behind his back, made only this facetious reply, “Let him beat me too when I am absent.

Sadness flies away on the wings of time.

Diversity, that is my motto.

Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.

A bluejay in peacock feathers.

Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.

Tis thus we heed no instincts but our own, Believe no evil, till the evil’s done.

Rare as is true love, true friendship is rarer.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

He is very foolish who aims at satisfying all the world and his father.

In this world we must help one another.

I bend but do not break.

A hungry stomach cannot hear.

Lynx-eyes toward our equals, and moles to ourselves.

On these days I go to my studio, leaf through an art history book, and tell myself that I am part of this great tradition.

Each day is a drive through history.

I felt in need of a great pilgrimage, so I sat still for three days and God came to me.

Do not praise yourself not slander others: There are still many days to go and any thing could happen.

One day, it was suddenly revealed to me that everything is pure spirit.

So yesterday you fell off the wagon? Or maybe you blew your diet? Or lost your temper and shot off your mouth? Well, that was yesterday. Today is a brand-new day with a clean slate, so forget yesterday!

The weary Body, longing for repose, On the gained level of the day’s ascent, Halts for the night and pitches there its tent.

Each day my reason tells me so; But reason doesn’t rule in love, you know.