In my case, adulthood itself was not an advance, although it was a useful waymark. – Nicholson Baker Category: Maturity
Pride defeats its own end, by bringing the man who seeks esteem and reverence into contempt. – Henry Bolingbroke Category: Pride
[T]here is no hope for us in this painful, mysterious world save in giving ourselves to love. – Byron Caldwell Smith, letter to Kate Stephens Category: Love
The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days. – Lao Tzu Category: power
