Such is the state of life, that none are happy but by the anticipation of change: the change itself is nothing; when we have made it, the next wish is to change again.

If money helps a man to do good to others, it is of some value; but if not, it is simply a mass of evil, and the sooner it is got rid of, the better.

Literature is a window into the soul of a culture.

Success is not about seeking constant comfort; it's about challenging yourself, pushing your limits, and embracing discomfort.

The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire. The fault lies in us, in our want of control.

All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.

Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.