It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

“Therefore” is a word the poet must not know.

Everything has been said before, but since nobody listens we have to keep going back and beginning all over again.

A straight path never leads anywhere except to the objective.

Be faithful to that which exists within yourself.

Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.

Fish die belly upward, and rise to the surface. Its their way of falling.

God depends on us. It is through us that God is achieved.

Great authors are admirable in this respect: in every generation they make for disagreement. Through them we become aware of our differences.

I owe much to my friends; but, all things considered, it strikes me that I owe even more to my enemies. The real person springs life under a sting even better than under a caress.