Character is the result of a system of stereotyped principals.

There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

All knowledge degenerates into probability.

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions, and one of the lowest of human passions, a restless appetite for applause

I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure.

If one door is closed, find another open door.

Like they say, you can learn more from a guide in one day than you can in three months fishing alone.

Peak performance begins with your taking complete responsibility for your life and everything that happens to you.

Asking politicians to give up a source of money is like asking Dracula to forsake blood.

I'm known for my slightly inappropriate remarks.

Love is the only passion which suffers neither past nor future.

My father is an absolute inspiration and such a gifted filmmaker. I have learned and continue to learn so much from him.

I walk the world in wonder.

Odor of blood when Christ was slain Made all Platonic tolerance vain And vain all Doric discipline.