Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point.

In constructing the plot and working it out with the proper diction, the poet should place the scene, as far as possible, before his eyes. In this way, seeing everything with the utmost vividness, as if he were a spectator of the action, he will discover what is in keeping with it, and be most unlikely to overlook inconsistencies.

I didn't see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.

 Spirituality is beyond rituals.

What do I think of Western civilization? I think it would be a very good idea.

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

Bring your desires down to your present means. Increase them only when your increased means permit.

I claim to be a simple individual liable to err like any other fellow mortal. I own, however, that I have humility enough to confess my errors and to retrace my steps.

It is better to travel well than to arrive.

If the Almighty were to rebuild the world and asked me for advice, I would have English Channels round every country. And the atmosphere would be such that anything which attempted to fly would be set on fire.

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.