Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

You can't unscramble an egg.

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour