And new Philosophy calls all in doubt, the element of fire is quite put out; the Sun is lost, and the earth, and no mans wit can well direct him where to look for it.

But let them sleep, Lord, and me mourn a space.

God employs several translators; some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war, some by justice.

As states subsist in part by keeping their weaknesses from being known, so is it the quiet of families to have their chancery and their parliament within doors, and to compose and determine all emergent differences there.

It is such a gift to be able to write songs in general, but when you can share it with somebody, it is just such a pleasure. It is such a happy moment when you finish a song, and you are just like, 'Wow - that was great.'

It is the paradox of life that the way to miss pleasure is to seek it first. The very first condition of lasting happiness is that a life should be full of purpose, aiming at something outside self.

For me, fitness is not just about hitting the gym; it is also about an inner happiness and an overall well-being.

As attractive as it is, the idea that nature can exist beyond our dangerous 'instinct for happiness' is never the whole story.