In Tereza's eyes, books were the emblems of a secret brotherhood
The problem with a philosophy or a belief is that you soon start changing the facts to fit it.
The warrior's nobility is like a prostitute's smile, the truth of which is self-interest.
If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.
You say you love rain, but you use an umbrella to walk under it. You say you love sun, but you seek shelter when it is shining. You say you love wind, but when it comes you close your windows. So that...
Ninety-five per cent of your success or failure will come from your daily habits.
Capture your youth, while you can.
It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken.
There is nothing inherently painful about being cheated on.
To be a leader, take action and be an example. To be an adviser, be wise.
Why fear death? It is the most beautiful adventure in life.