Religion is the biggest influence on the intellect and the decadence of a people.

When you have a big problem to solve, break it down to smaller ones first.

Life is a chain of small sorrows that lead to a great joy.

Here's one more from my limited experience with all 3 fields: A writer creates life; a poet creates magic from life; a philosopher tries to understand life.

There cannot be Ups in a roller-coaster ride unless there are Downs.

When couples start a family, they give up their personal love to achieve a greater responsibility - to nurture their children into good human beings. Nothing should deter them from that goal until the kids are up on their own feet

Religion is the biggest influence on the intellect and the decadence of a people.