I am the master of my failure… If I never fail how will I ever learn.
An expert is a person who has made all the mistakes that can be made in a very narrow field.
All real philosophers have been artists in the realm of concepts.
The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.
People who are more rational don’t perceive emotion less, they just regulate it better.
If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid.
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
I think we judge talent wrong. What do we see as talent? I think I have made the same mistake myself. Things like determination, courage, discipline, temperament, these are also talent.
An optimist believes we live in the best possible of worlds.- A pessimist fears that this is true.
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.