Khalil Gibran - Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.

Khalil Gibran - Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother.

Khalil Gibran - You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

Khalil Gibran - Rebellion without truth is like spring in a bleak, arid desert

Khalil Gibran - Faith is an oasis in the heart which will never be reached by the caravan of thinking.

Khalil Gibran - Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.

Khalil Gibran - Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Khalil Gibran - Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit

Zakes Mda - Tears are very close to my eyes… Not for pain… no… I do not cry because of pain. I cry only because of beautiful things.

George Will - Leadership is, among other things, the ability to inflict pain and get away with it - short-term pain for long-term gain.

Helen Keller - I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace

Matshona Dhliwayo - I miss your voice because it is a symphony; your scent because it is a treasure; your smile because it is a jewel; your hug because it is a masterpiece; and your kiss because it is

Oprah Winfrey - With age comes the understanding and appreciation of your most important asset, your health.

Kahlil Gibran - The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.

Thomas J. Watson-To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business and your business in your heart.

John Lubbock - We often hear of people breaking down from overwork, but in nine out of ten they are really suffering from worry or anxiety.