One must see one's model correctly and experience it in the right way; and furthermore express oneself forcibly and with distinction.
The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.
I have always wanted to write in such a way that will make people think, Why, I've always thought that but never found the words for it.
Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.
You slam a politician, you make out he's the devil, with horns and hoofs. But his wife loves him, and so did all his mistresses.
I hated the bangs in the war: I always felt a silent war would be more tolerable.
Sainthood is acceptable only in saints.
And of all illumination which human reason can give, none is comparable to the discovery of what we are, our nature, our obligations, what happiness we are capable of, and what are the means of attaining it.
Of all our studies, history is best qualified to reward our research. And when you see that you've got problems, all you have to do is examine the historic method used all over the world by others who have problems similar to yours. And once you see how they got theirs straight, then you know how you can get yours straight.
There is nothing so lowering to one's self-esteem as the affectionate contempt of a beloved cat.
Life is a journey. Time is a river. The door is ajar