If only I could master that demon of procrastination that goes about like a roaring lion and devours all my good intentions, I should become the most punctual man in the world.

The sea possesses a power over one's moods that has the effect of a will. The sea can hypnotize. Nature in general can do so.

A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.

A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.

It is inexcusable for scientists to torture animals; let them make their experiments on journalists and politicians.

The spirit of truth and the spirit of freedom-they are the pillars of society.

The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.

Don't use that foreign word: ideals. We have the excellent native word: lies.

The most dangerous enemy of the truth and freedom amongst us is the compact majority

...I'm no longer prepared to accept what people say and what's written in books. I must think things out for myself, and try to find my own answer.

I don't imagine you will dispute the fact that at present the stupid people are in an absolutely overwhelming majority all the world over.

Every day is exciting when you don’t live your life based on religion alone

If you don't take care of this the most magnificent machine that you will ever be given...where are you going to live?

On the cross Christ took upon Himself every sin we’ve ever committed—including anger.

What I remember about being painted was a very severe atmosphere. I remember her intensity and sharp glance.

When you fully understand the situation, it is worse than you think.

Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.

Any form of measuring yourself by the unkind action of another towards you is like looking into a badly fractured mirror... and then blaming yourself for the shattered image you see therein.

Civil strife is as much a greater evil than a concerted war effort as war itself is worse than peace.

I think every family should have a dog; it is like having a perpetual baby; it is the plaything and crony of the whole house. It keeps them all young.

Be grateful for your problems, for they stimulate an "I-can-solve-it" attitude.