“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” ―Rudyard Kipling     “He wrapped himself in quotations – as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of Emperors.” ― Rudyard Kipling   “I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble” ― Rudyard Kipling     “I never made a mistake in my life; at least, never one that I couldn’t explain away afterwards.” ― Rudyard Kipling     “We’re all islands shouting lies to each other across seas of misunderstanding.” ― Rudyard Kipling     “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.” ―…

“Do not feel lonely, the entire universe is inside you.” – Rumi   “Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” – Rumi     “Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” – Rumi     “Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.” – Rumi       “Would you become a pilgrim on the road of love? The first condition is that you make yourself humble as dust and ashes.” – Rumi     “There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand ways to go home again.” – Rumi…

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence. -Saadi     Obedience is not truly performed by the body of him whose heart is dissatisfied. The shell without a kernel is not fit for store. -Saadi   If thou art wise, incline to truth; for truth, not the semblance, remains in its place. -Saadi     Of journeying the benefits are many: the freshness it bringeth to the heart, the seeing and hearing of marvelous things, the delight of beholding new cities, the meeting of unknown friends, and the learning of high manners. -Saadi   That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers…