The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.

Stories happen to those who know how to tell them. If there is no telling, there is no story.

The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.

Patience is the willingness to suffer delay.

We can cure physical diseases with medicine, but the only cure for loneliness, despair, and hopelessness is love. There are many in the world who are dying for a piece of bread, but there are many more dying for a little love.

When one door is closed, many more are open.

In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues.