A great man is one who seizes the vital issue in a complex question what we might call the jugular vein of the whole organism and spends his energies upon that.

A great man is one who seizes the vital issue in a complex question, what we might call the jugular vein of the whole organism, and spends his energies upon that

Most of us would be far enough from vanity if we heard all the things that are said about us.

Half Europe thought... that with the Pope the Papacy was dead.

To be a philosopher, just reverse everything you have ever been told...and have a sense of humor doing it.

Flat fields produce mediocre grapes, but rolling hills produce the greatest grapes. Why? Because the vines must struggle for survival.

There is something unnatural about marriage. These two people are not going to be the same people in a few years. The trick is to live your own life while sharing the same space.

Sweden is still a very peaceful country to live in. I think that people in Britain have created this mythology about Sweden, that it's a perfect democratic society full of erotically charged girls.

I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world.

Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made.

It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory

You don't come to see a Greek play and not want blood and gore and depth of feeling from your boots up.

Timeless is the creature who is wise. And timeless is the prisoner in disguise.

I'd rather save a home run than hit one. I've always been like that. Defense is what I pride myself on.