"Life is a fleeting moment; seize the day!"

"O King of Kings, lofty of star! for Gods sake, a blessing, That, like the sky, I may kiss the dust of the court of yours."

"How did the rose ever open its heart and give to this world all its beauty? It felt the encouragement of light against its being; otherwise, we all remain too frightened."

"Do not seek happiness in worldly possessions, for they are fleeting."

"The earth is a tavern, and we are all drunkards. Some are drunk with wine, others with ambition, still others with love."