There is always one way to make anybody do anything - the trouble is to find it.

Of all the things that make for happiness, the love of books comes first. No matter how the world may have used us, sure solace lies there.

it is bad manners to contradict a guest. You must never insult people in your own house - always go to theirs.

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

... the song of the world is all of love.

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

Nothing is bad which does not harm either you or someone else.