Fortunately age does not affect literature. After a man is dead, he may continue in the business and often rank higher than his living competitors.

Anger is a better weapon than tears; a burr commands more respect than a sensitive plant.

Legislation may at times be disobeyed, but never law, for the breaking brings swift punishment of its own.

Impermanence is the very essence of joy-the drop of bitterness that enables one to perceive the sweet.

When we come to the sundown road, we need all the love we have managed to take with us from the summit of the hill.

There isn't a new sorrow in the world -- they're all old ones -- but we can all find new happiness if we look in the right way.

Conceit is lovable and unconcealed ; vanity is supreme selfishness, usually hidden.