"Before we passionately desire a thing, we..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“The reason we bitterly hate those who deceive us is because they think they are cleverer than we are.”

“Humility is often only feigned submission which people use to render others submissive. It is a subterfuge of pride which lowers itself in order to rise.”

“A man is sometimes better off deceived about the one he loves, than undeceived.”

“Through return to simple living comes control of desires. In control of desires stillness is attained. In stillness the world is restored.”

“Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and hilly lands, I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, And pluck till time and times are done The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun.”

“I make presents to the mother but think of the daughter.”

“Why should I be unhappy? Every parcel of my being is in full bloom.”

“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”

“External circumstances can contribute to one's happiness and well-being, but ultimately happiness and suffering depend on the mind.”