Doubt is the vestibule through which all must pass before they can enter into the temple of wisdom.

Colton (1780-1832)

Ambition's like a circle on the water,
Which never ceases to enlarge itself,
'Till by broad spreading it disperses to nought.

Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Meditation is the soul's perspective glass...

Owen Feltham (1602-1668)

Creativity comes from awakening and directing men's higher natures, which originate in the primal depths of the universe and are appointed by Heaven.

I Ching (B.C. 1150?)

The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, "I shall to-day be uppermost."

Confucius (B.C. 551-479)

Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows.

Mohammed (570-632 A.D.)

If our inward griefs were seen written on our brow, how many would be pitied who are now envied!

Metastasio (1698-1782)

Sorrow never comes too late, And happiness too swiftly flies.

Thomas Gray (1716-1771)

The world in all does but two nations bear; The good, the bad, and these mixed everywhere.

Andrew Marvell (1621-1678)

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Buddha (B.C. 568-488)

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