Books are the money of Literature, but only the counters of Science.

The great tragedy of science - the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.

Only one absolute certainty is possible to man, namely that at any given moment the feeling which he has exists.

The Bible has been the Magna Charta of the poor and of the oppressed.

If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much as to be out of danger?

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.

Life is too short to occupy oneself with the slaying of the slain more than once.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity.

Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.

Unfortunately, that still leaves plenty of Americans who don't read much or think much -- who will still be extremely useful in unjust wars. We are sick about that. We did the best we could.

You cannot win in a fight against women, cause men have a need to make sense

If you can’t see some part of yourself in every single person you encounter, then you’re not looking closely enough, at the person or at yourself.

Desire is inspired by motivation, which gives us hope to believe in ourselves that we can set goals and pursue them successfully.

Water is always a support or a healing thing apart from, you know, love or peace of mind.

How does one measure the success of a museum?

FLAG, n. A colored rag borne above troops and hoisted on forts and ships. It appears to serve the same purpose as certain signs that one sees and vacant lots in London

I never drink... wine.

Freedom without any purpose feels a whole lot like boredom.

I was the No. 1 player coming into college and I want to be the No. 1 player heading into the NFL. That's definitely one of my goals.