Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak a few sensible words.

Just begin and the mind grows heated; continue, and the task will be completed!

So much has already been said about Shakespeare that there doesn't seem to be anything more to say; yet it is the quality of the spirit that it forever stimulates the spirit.

Truth is a torch, but a terrific one; therefore we all try to reach it with closed eyes, lest we should be scorched.

The world is full of contradiction.

Beauty vanishes; virtue is lasting.

Every beginning is cheerful.