A man that seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

For growing again, one has to fall apart and fall to bits.

[Patriotism] is in itself a kind of religion: it does not reason, but it acts from the impulse of faith and sentiment.

Difficult questions can have simple answers.

Once you become a comedian, you accept that people are just going to yell stuff at you.

Be to the world a sign that while we as Christians do not have all the answers, we do know and care about the questions.

Every person on the streets of New York is a type. The city is one big theater where everyone is on display.

I kind of have a phobia for the dentist's office.

History has shown us that 'Get Things Done' is mindless liberal code for passing ineffective legislation and expanding government for government's sake.

Let those who want to dance, dance. Let those who can awaken, awake.

All power is within you. Believe in that,do not believe that you are weak... Stand up and express the Divinity within you.