Those who disrespect you with their mouth don't deserve your ear.
Duty has a trick of behaving unexpectedly -- something like a heavy friend whom we have amiably asked to visit us, and who breaks his leg within our gates.
No plaque reminds the passer-by of these glories, although there should be one; for those who invent biscuits bring great pleasure to many.
End of a matter is better than its beginning
If you dwell in the darkness, you can see in the dark and look into the light. But in choosing the darkness, you know you are destined to walk alone.
Fools, their wisdom weak, are their own enemies as they go through life, doing evil that bears bitter fruit.
Meeting a stranger can be totally fleeting and meaningless, for example, unless you enter the individual’s world by finding out at least one thing that is meaningful to his or her life and exchange at lest one genuine feeling. Tuning in to others is a circular flow: you send yourself out toward people; you receive them as they respond to you.
Don’t overact the story of your name. Overact the story of your work.
Look no farther than your hand, Make a choice and take a stand.
The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is the pretense of intelligent ignorance. The former is teachable; the latter is not.
As long as you know who you are, and see what makes you happy, it doesn't matte how others see you
I came to set fire to the earth. And I am watchful that the fire grow. May the fire of love grow in our hearts. May the fire of transformation glow in our movements. May the fire of purification burn away our sins. May the fire of justice guide our steps. May the fire of wisdom illuminate our paths. May the fire that spreads over the Earth never be extinguished.
A moment’s beginning ends in a moment
When it comes to life and love, why do we believe our worst reviews?
Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.
Happiness is attained, not through self-interest, but through unconditional fidelity in endless love of eternal light.
The whole world is beautiful, Belgarion' Eriond assured him in response to that unspoken thought. 'You just have to know how to look at it
Just be honest with yourself. That opens the door.
The night is still waiting.
Peace is not an easy prospect--it requires greater bravery than does conflict.
