History is man's best guess as to what the past would look like if everything had happened in chronological order.

Know thyself, or at least keep renewing the acquaintance.

Cherish the friend who tells you a harsh truth, wanting ten times more to tell you a loving lie.

I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers.

Be the master of your fate, be the captain of your soul, but do not hesitate, should the chance befall you, to be the slave of your heart.

Material success is always tempered by the recollection that there was some kind of happiness that was supposed to come with it.

The greatest gift we give to someone who loves us is simply to be happy.