At every crossroads on the path that leads to the future, tradition has placed 10,000 men to guard the past.

It is not from reason that justice springs, but goodness is born of wisdom.

We are never the same with others as when we are alone. We are different, even when we are in the dark with them.

When we lose one we love, our bitterest tears are called forth by the memory of hours when we loved not enough.

When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

I think laughter may be a form of courage. As humans we sometimes stand tall and look into the sun and laugh, and I think we are never more brave than when we do that.

Happiness is the first principle of life. Happiness basically means well-being. It is always good and always a choice... We need to make the choice to be happy in a particular situation, just as it is, and at a given moment.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.