A man will remain a rag-picker as long as he has only the vision of a rag-picker.
Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
He who dies for virtue does not perish.
A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
All men love themselves.
To an honest man, it is an honor to have remembered his duty.
The man who masters his own soul will forever be called conqueror of conquerors.
In the society of illusion, reality must manifest itself. The story songs of Joel Rafael are that manifestation. . . the essence of minstrel.
If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.
I collaborated with fellow cat lover and designer Geren Ford to create a sweater that we hope any cat parent would wear to show their kitty pride and that all animal lovers can wear in support of the ASPCA.
Many years ago a very wise man named Bernard Baruch took me aside and put his arm around my shoulder. "Harpo my boy," he said, "I'm going to give you three pieces of advice, three things you should always remember. " My heart jumped and I glowed with expectation. I was going to hear the magic password to a rich, full life from the master himself. "Yes sir?" I said. And he told me the three things. I regret that I've forgotten what they were.