wisdom

"He had an answer to almost everything and he retired at an early age."

"Because some things are never meant to be anything more than a moment. And that was one of them."

"It is very hard to be brave,"said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal."Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be Useful in the adventure before us."

"Take it moment by moment, and you will find that we are all, as I’ve said before, bugs in amber."

"Relax. Just be. And be just."

"We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us."

"Everything you'll ever need to know is within you; the secrets of the universe are imprinted on the cells of your body."

"The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise."

"You are never alone. You are eternally connected with everyone."

"If I’d stayed there, would I always have been happy? No, I suppose not. People move away, grow older, die, and the bright belief that there will be another marvelous thing around each corner fades. It is now or never; we must snatch at happiness as it flies."

"It's now very common to hear people say, 'I'm rather offended by that.' As if that gives them certain rights. It's actually nothing more... than a whine. 'I find that offensive.' It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. 'I am offended by that.' Well, so fucking what."[I saw hate in a graveyard -- Stephen Fry, The Guardian, 5 June 2005]"

"The happiness of the drop is to die in the river."

"How can I be substantial if I do not cast a shadow? I must have a dark side also If I am to be whole"

"Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding."

"Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers."

"It is the destiny of the weak to be devoured by the strong."

"At times anger will trigger harsh words. After a cooling period wisdom sets in; finally, the ability to speak from the heart with love and compassion."

"The brightest light casts the darkest shadow."

"The life you have left is a gift. Cherish it. Enjoy it now, to the fullest. Do what matters, now."

"Whatever happens to your body, your soul will survive, untouched..."