I deserted the world and sought solitude because I became tired of rendering courtesy to those multitudes who believe that humility is a sort of weakness, and mercy a kind of cowardice, and snobbery a form of strength.

Wit is often a mask. If you tear it you will find either genius irritated or cleverness juggling.

Your body is the harp of your soul and it is yours to bring forth sweet music from it or confused sounds.

The love of a parent for a child is the love that should grow towards separation.

Beauty is not a need but an ecstasy. It is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth, But rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted.

Perhaps time’s definition of coal is the diamond.

God made Truth with many doors to welcome every believer who knocks on them.