Whatever you do, do it to the purpose; do it thoroughly, not superficially. Go to the bottom of things. Any thing half done, or half known, is in my mind, neither done nor known at all. Nay, worse, for it often misleads.
Self-importance is our greatest enemy. Think about it - what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellowmen. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.
Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.
My wish is to ride the tempest, tame the waves, kill the sharks. I will not resign myself...
It is never too late to give up our prejudices.
A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary.
You never find yourself until you face the truth.