In nature there are neither rewards nor punishments; there are only consequences.

Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind.

Colleges are places where pebbles are polished and diamonds are dimmed.

What light is to the eyes — what air is to the lungs — what love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of man.

Few rich men own their property; their property owns them.

Give to every human being every right that you claim for yourself.

My creed is that: Happiness is the only good. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is to make others so.

Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.

Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so.

Happiness is not a reward — it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment — it is a result.