Alas, the spheres of truth are less transparent than those of illusion.

Mathematics is nothing more, nothing less, than the exact part of our thinking.

The construction itself is an art, its application to the world an evil parasite.

Oil is seldom found where it is most needed, and seldom most needed where it is found.

True men of this world do not wish. They change that which they know can be changed, they accept what cannot, and they always strive for the wisdom to know the difference.

Beyond the natural numbers, addition, multiplication, and mathematical induction are intuitively clear.

For each of us, time is a thief of flory. What give meaning to our lives and deaths is love and hope, if we are willing to share and accept

He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” (Friedrich Nietzsche)

Why can’t we all live together in love and in peace?

I turn my back on him as he goes, and settle myself in the parlor, and touch Ma's piano.My fingers leave sighsin the dust.

Love is the master key that opens the gates of happiness, of hatred, of jealousy, and, most easily of all, the gate of fear.

All that matters on the Chessboard is good moves.

Yesterday was Chinese New Year. It's the Year of the Rabbit. And here's how dumb I am. I'm still writing the Year of the Pig on my checks.

One need not be a prophet to be aware of impending dangers. An accidental combination of experience and interest will often reveal events to one man under aspects which few yet see.

My wife and two children traveled with me on locations all last season.

I believe we should encourage children to sing and play instruments from an early age.

Be ever engaged, so that whenever the devil calls he may find you occupied.

I don't think it's going to work out. Winning...won't help in any case. Because...she came here with me. - Peeta Mellark