Circumstances define us; they force us onto one road or another, and then they punish us for it.

Go forward while you can, but if your strength fails you, sit down near the road and gaze without anger or envy at those who pass by. They don't have far to go, either.

Whatever a person may pray for, that person prays for a miracle. Every prayer comes down to this - Almighty God, grant that two times two not equal four.

Don't force me into saying what I don't want to say, and what I won't say.

I share no man's opinions; I have my own.

He was the soul of politeness to everyone -- to some with a hint of aversion, to others with a hint of respect.

So long as one's just dreaming about what to do, one can soar like an eagle and move mountains, it seems, but as soon as one starts doing it one gets worn out and tired.