A wise man shall overrule his stars, and have a greater influence upon his own content than all the constellations and planets of the firmament.

Humility is like a tree, whose root when it sets deepest in the earth rises higher, and spreads fairer and stands surer, and lasts longer, and every step of its descent is like a rib of iron.

Marriage is the mother of the world. It preserves kingdoms, and fills cities and churches, and heaven itself.

By friendship you mean the greatest love, the greatest usefulness, the most open communication, the noblest sufferings, the severest truth, the heartiest counsel, and the greatest union of minds which brave men and women are capable.

All dreams reflect inborn creativity and ability to face and solve life's problems.

Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.

Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit.