My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.

A book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us.

Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake.

You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people, if you don't serve the people.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together.

In quietness the soul expands.

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, but it empties it of its strength.

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

The only time we waste is the time we spend thinking we are alone.

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.

Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect.