The wise are like a river; they go forward and upward, never backward or downward.

Falling in love with a woman’s body is lust, with a woman’s mind is sense, with a woman’s heart is virtue, and with a woman’s soul is wisdom.

A flower has no choice in where it is planted, but does have a choice in the direction it grows.

When you look into the mirror, you can’t even see your heart; but when God looks at your shadow, He sees your soul.

If you want to know how fortunate you are, visit three places: the slum, the hospital, and the cemetery.

The easiest way to be the prettiest girl at a party is to rig the guest list.