In the philosophical dialect, a cynic takes an insult as a compliment since opposition is already his style.

Just because something isn't a lie does not mean that it isn't deceptive. A liar knows that he is a liar, but one who speaks mere portions of truth in order to deceive is a craftsman of destruction.

A solid answer to everything is not necessary. Blurry concepts influence one to focus, but postulated clarity influences arrogance.

When a man is penalized for honesty he learns to lie.

Let your confidence reflect your contentedness.

The man who is most aggressive in teaching tolerance is the most intolerant of all: he wants a world full of people too timid and ashamed to really disagree with anything.

There are two circumstances that lead to arrogance: one is when you're wrong and you can't face it; the other is when you're right and nobody else can face it.

It is a noble responsibility to not back down when you know that you know that you know that you are right.

If you want to find the real competition, just look in the mirror. After awhile you'll see your rivals scrambling for second place.

To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.

The weather is nature's disruptor of human plans and busybodies. Of all the things on earth, nature's disruption is what we know we can depend on, as it is essentially uncontrolled by men.

If this book has made any point clear, I hope it's that things don't have to be real to be true. Or vice versa.

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.

I want to make lemonade out of the lemons that were dealt to me.

The Russians are the dirtiest players I’ve ever seen.

The big bang, the most cataclysmic event we can imagine, on closer inspection appears finely orchestrated.

I believe the Negro blood counts, and counts to my advantage – though it has caused me at times a life of great humiliation and sorrow.

It’s not about finding your voice, it’s about giving yourself permission to use your voice.

Light may earth's crumbling sand be laid on thee, that dogs may dig thy bones up easily

If I was to transfer abroad at some stage, then it would only be to Manchester United

He had a face like a blessing.