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

Success is not about seeking constant external recognition; it's about finding fulfillment and contentment in the pursuit of meaningful goals and aspirations.

You will never know the value of a secret until it becomes a memory.

The best way to help poor people is to not be one of them.

The savage hatred I feel for crowds is the natural enemy of imagination.

Be not afraid of anything. You will do marvelous work. It is fearlessness that brings heaven even in a moment.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.