"An idea meritocracy is a system that brings together smart people and smart concepts."

"If you live for the next world, you get this one in the deal; but if you live only for this world, you lose them both."

"A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you."

"Don't judge a man by where he is, because you don't know how far he has come."

"God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What matters is the sincerity and perseverance of our will to overcome them."

"Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive."