To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Ability is poor men's wealth

Pain is the outcome of sin.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.