Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

An artist is only a very small part of the universe and should receive no more attention than any other thing on earth which provides us with beauty, happiness and plenty

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Peoplespend a lifetime searching for happiness; looking for peace. They chase idledreams, addictions, religions, even other people, hoping to fill theemptiness that plagues them. The irony is the only place they ever needed tosearch was within.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.