If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things.

I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.

Money-makers are tiresome company, as they have no standard but cash value.

Physical excellence does not of itself produce a good mind and character: on the other hand, excellence of mind and character will make the best of the physique it is given.

Excess of liberty, whether it lies in state or individuals, seems only to pass into excess of slavery.

Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least we shall free ourselves from the persuasion that we know what we do not know.

The philosopher whose dealings are with divine order himself acquires the characteristics of order and divinity.

Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.

Those who don't know must learn from those who do.

Then we shan’t regard anyone as a lover of knowledge or wisdom who is fussy about what he studies…

Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance

I think music is what language once aspired to be. Music allows us to face God on our own terms because it reaches beyond life.

Anxiety is the price tag on human freedom

I ignore Hallmark Holidays. And this comes from a guy who has sold a million Opus greeting cards.

They have nothing in their whole imperial arsenal that can break the spirit of one Irishman who doesn't want to be broken.

After all, as long as you know, why make when you can take?

Marriage is the only thing that affords a woman the pleasure of company and the perfect sensation of solitude at the same time.

Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer.

The law increasing and organizing the military establishment of the United States has been nearly carried into effect, and the Army has been extensively and usefully employed during the past season.

The most important thing is having the right mind - a mind that can see it. Once you have an open mind, you see a lot of auspicious coincidence taking place.

Long before I was a success, my parents made me feel like I could be one.