Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

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

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.