Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging, it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.

Patterning your life around other's opinions is nothing more than slavery.

The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart - far more damaging to yourself than to them.

For all their strength, men were sometimes like little children.

Age is no guarantee of maturity.