Even pearls are dark before the whiteness of his teeth.

The fact that God has prohibited despair gives misfortune the right to hope all things, and leaves hope free to dare all things.

The magnificence of mountains, the serenity of nature-nothing is safe from the idiot marks of man's passing.

A mission could be defined as an image of a desired state that you want to get to. Once fully seen, it will inspire you to act, fuel your imagination and determine your behavior.

In addition to wreaking havoc on our bodies, anger close our inner door, making us feel isolated and distrustful, hindering communication.

What's wonderful is to read the different translations - some done in 1600 and some in 1900 - of the same passage. It's fascinating to watch the same tale repeated in such a different way by two different centuries.

Look for strength in people, not weakness; for good, not evil. Most of us find what we search for.