Success at anything will always come down to this: focus & effort. And we control both.
In the religion of Love the courtesan is a heretic; but the nun is an atheist.
The three eldest children of Necessity: God, the World and love.
Every veil secretly desires to be lifted, except the veil of Hypocrisy.
If Pity come as Pity, bid her stay; But if in guise of Love, chase her away.
Love is God's essence; Power but his attribute: therefore is his love greater than his power.
Life without Love is as a flower without fragrance.
Habit is the most imperious of all masters.
Try to see the joyful side of life. One must see the pain of life with clear eyes, and help all he can; but there is also lots of joy, and on should see that, too.
I want you for always. . . days, years, eternities.
The chief problem in historical honesty is not outright lying. It is omission or de-emphasis of important data. The definition of 'important', of course, depends on one's values.