To be able to endure odium is the first art to be learned by those who aspire to power.
Lucius Annaeus SenecaThis report by its very length defends itself against the risk of being read.
Winston ChurchillLittle children are still the symbol of the eternal marriage between love and duty.
George EliotA man's life is what his thoughts make of it.
Marcus AureliusYour chimneys I sweep and in soot I sleep.
William BlakeWealth is the product of man's capacity to think.
Ayn RandBooks are but waste paper unless we spend in action the wisdom we get from thought - asleep. When we are weary of the living we may repair to the dead who have nothing of peevishness pride or design in their conversation.
William Butler YeatsAcademe n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy n.: A modern school where football is taught.
Ambrose BierceWe've got this gift of love but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.
John Lennon