A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone if it is to keep its edge.
When people are faced with a problem, they often think in terms of past experiences rather than looking at the actual structure of the problem.
They throw their shadows before them who carry their lantern on their back.
The best way to be happy is to be yourself.
"You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love."