We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.
Fix the problem, not the blame.
It is a denial of justice not to stretch out a helping hand to the fallen; that is the common right of humanity.
A lion at home, and a fox abroad.
The world is a stage and we are all actors. Each actor plays a unique part and is responsible for their own actions. Responsibility means doing the right thing no matter how big or small the task may be. Each one of us has a special role to play in making the world a better place.
Each day provides its own gifts
Every dog is brave on his own doorstep.
To see things in the seed, that is genius.
Swimming is not a sport. Swimming is a way to keep from drowning. That’s just common sense!
Celibacy is the worst form of self-abuse.
All paid jobs absorb and degrade the mind.
The beginning is the most important part of the work.
Generosity means more than just giving. It also means to cooperate with others. The greatest act of generosity is to see beyond the weaknesses and mistakes of others, helping them to recognise their innate value.
The language of truth is simple.
A person in danger should not try to escape at one stroke. He should first calmly hold his own, then be satisfied with small gains, which will come by creative adaptations.
