For each of us there is a set limit to our intellectual powers which we cannot pass.

We do not describe the world we see, we see the world we can describe.

Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it.

De omnibus dubitandum

Divide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it.

Conquer yourself rather than the world.

The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.

The chief cause of human errors is to be found in the prejudices picked up in childhood.

Doubt is the origin of wisdom

The only thing we have power over in the universe is our own thoughts.

How can you be certain that your whole life is not a dream?

If you are reading this, be sure to count this on your blessings list.

It is my right to be rich, happy, and successful. I AM completely solvent and building my wealth everyday!

The earth reflects the sky and the sky meets the earth and, every now and then, if we're lucky, we have a moment to see how small we are.

The rights of neutrality will only be respected when they are defended by an adequate power. A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral.

We live in a culture that discourages empathy. A culture that too often tells us our principle goal in life is to be rich, thin, young, famous, safe, and entertained.

Thank God I got the rejects. These animals are very, very affectionate.

Perhaps of all the creations of man language is the most astonishing.

The only way people will have the trust to give their all to their job is if they feel like their contribution is recognized and valued.

Be as eager to break your own will as the thirsty stag is to drink of the refreshing waters.

I think underneath it all [in the Big Funk] was a little bit of a Europeanness in it.