The body grows by food and work, the mind by use, and the soul through joy and pain.

There are many people who consider love a dream, but they usually grow to think of marriage as the cold breakfast.

One of the most interesting things in the world to me is the vast difference between what people say they are going to do, and what they actually do.

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.

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

When we get civilised, I believe children will go by number until they get old enough to choose their own names.

Money may not be your best friend, but it's the quickest to act, and seems to be favorably recognized in more places than most friends are.