At the end of life thoughts hitherto impossible come to the collected mind, like good spirits which let themselves down from the shining heights of the past.

Against criticism a man can neither protest nor defend himself; he must act in spite of it, and then it will gradually yield to him.

There are two things parents should give their children roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly).

What we do not understand we do not possess.

The most happy man is he who knows how to bring into relation the end and beginning of his life.

Seize this very minute. What you can do or dream you can do, begin it. Begin it and the work will be completed

We talk too much. We should talk less and draw more.