Human thought, flying on the trapezes of the star-filled universe, with mathematics stretched beneath, was like an acrobat working with a net but suddenly noticing that in reality there is no net.

But then what does it matter whence comes the gentle nudge that jars the soul into motion and sets it rolling, doomed never again to stop?

Nothing is more excruciating than hopelessly longing for lost love.

When it was time to meet a chimpanzee, I got very, very anxious because they have the strength of ten men, so I hear.

I look forward to working with our leadership team to advance the causes of smaller government, lower taxes, eliminating terrorism, and providing affordable health care, among other issues.

The dentist drills some more and you hear him make a mistake. And to cover it up, they all say the same thing: "Okay, rinse."

The only Commandment I ever obeyed — 'Consider the Lilies.

Weakness is the only fault that is incorrigible.

Openness and participation are antidotes to surveillance and control.

Every man hath greater assurance that God is good and just than he can have of any subtle speculations about predestination and the decrees of God.

When the Negro learns what manner of man he is spiritually, he will wake up all over. He will stop playing white even on the stage. He will rise in the majesty of his own soul.

If you don’t take responsibility for programming yourself, then someone else will.