Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

Ifanyone is not willing to accept your point of view, try to see his point of view.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

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

To like and dislike the same thing, that is, indeed, friendship.

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Windowsof opportunity exist for only a brief moment in time, you have to have visionin order to spot them, and take advantage of them.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony