Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Always hungry, but never thirsty.

The aim of life is self-development. To realize ones nature perfectly — that is what each of us is here for.

“Encyclopedia is a Latin term. It means «to paraphrase a term paper».”

The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.

The highest form of love is to be the protector of another person's solitude.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.