Freedom for the pike is death for the minnow.

Bankruptcies of governments have, on the whole, done less harm to mankind than their ability to raise loans.

A society which reverences the attainment of riches as the supreme felicity will naturally be disposed to regard the poor as damned ... if only to justify itself for making their life a hell.

Clever men are impressed in their differences from their fellows. Wise men are conscious of their resemblance to them.

It is probable that democracy owes more to nonconformity than to any other single movement.

Private property is a necessary institution, at least in a fallen world; men work more and dispute less when goods are private than when they are in common.

An erring colleague is not an Amalkite to be smitten hip and thigh.

The characteristic virtue of Englishmen is power of sustained practical activity and their characteristic vice a reluctance to test the quality of that activity by reference to principles.

When men have gone so far as to talk as though their idols have come to life, it is time that someone broke them.

The certainties of one age are the problems of the next.

Virtues are often conquered by vices, but their rout is most complete when it is inflicted by other virtues, more militant, more efficient, or more congenial.

Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" Pointing to his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers... (Matthew 12:48)

The ability to make wise choices is the most valuable skill a person can develop.

When in doubt as to what you should do, err on the side of 'giving.

Who is to say that 5 men 10 years ago were right whereas 5 men looking the other direction today are wrong.

I do believe we slander Christ when we think we are to draw the people by something else but the preaching of Christ crucified.

Practice good personal hygiene. Wash your hands before you eat. Be aware of good clean water and food sources.

Here’s the million-dollar question: how are you going to write this book if you’re afraid to start writing? Give your friend Doubt a name, and then block his calls.

You are only as big as your dreams.

I skate to anything with a good beat, anything that can get me motivated.