"But instead of spending our lives running towards our dreams, we are often running away from a fear of failure or a fear of criticism."

"Nothing does so much turn our life upside down, as delay and procrastination in the performance of our good works. Nay, this has often caused us to lose all."

"There are no buildings that have been built by chance, remote from the human society where they have grown and its needs, hopes and understandings, even as there are no arbitrary lines and motiveless …"

"I would love to believe that when I die I will live again, that some thinking, feeling, remembering part of me will continue. But as much as I want to believe that, and despite the ancient and worldwi…"

"Every pleasure raises the tide of life; every pain lowers the tide of life."