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

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

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

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.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

It's better to let someone think you are an Idiot than to open your mouth and prove it.