“When the mind is in a state of uncertainty the smallest impulse directs it to either side.”

As many opinions as there are men; each a law to himself.

There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.

The life of man is like a game with dice; if you don’t get the throw you want, you must show your skill in making the best of the throw you get.

Children should be led into the right paths, not by severity, but by persuasion.

am human: nothing human is alien to me.

We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from others an example for ourselves.

Nowadays those are rewarded who make right appear wrong.

Their silence is enough praise.

In fact nothing is said that has not been said before.

The less my hope, the hotter my love.

They are so knowing, that they know nothing.

Of my friends I am the only one left.

Fortune helps the brave.

You can take a chance with any man who pays his bills on time.

Charity begins at home.

It is the common vice of all, in old age, to be too intent upon our interests.

The worst battle is between heart and mind.

To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.

To control and enslave the minds of men, all one must do is convince them that a secret exists, and that he is privy to information regarding that secret; hence the power of priests and psychics.

The more you think you know, the more closed-minded you’ll be.

What makes us human is not our mind but our heart, not our ability to think but our ability to love.

I totally wouldn’t mind being able to wave my hand head to toe and have, like, a whole new outfit.

Meditation is a lifelong process. Give it a try. As you get deeper and more disciplined into the process, you’ll get deeper and more disciplined in your mind and life.

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?