When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.