A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.

A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.

I desire not to desire, for my will is without value, since I am ignorant in any case. Therefore choose read more

I desire not to desire, for my will is without value, since I am ignorant in any case. Therefore choose Thou for me what thou knowest to be best and do not put my perdition in what my autonomy and free choice prefer.

The uncommitted life isn't worth living.

The uncommitted life isn't worth living.

Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.

Love is the triumph of imagination over intelligence.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Never marry a man who hates his mother, because he'll end up hating you.

Never marry a man who hates his mother, because he'll end up hating you.

A compliment is like a kiss through a veil.

A compliment is like a kiss through a veil.

Carve your name in hearts, not marble.

Carve your name in hearts, not marble.

By starving emotions we become humorless, rigid and stereotyped; by repressing them we become literal, reformatory and holier-than-thou; encouraged, they read more

By starving emotions we become humorless, rigid and stereotyped; by repressing them we become literal, reformatory and holier-than-thou; encouraged, they perfume life; discouraged, they poison it.