It is the tragedy of the world that no one knows what he doesn't know - and the less a man knows, the more sure he is that he knows everything.

The most effective teacher will always be biased, for the chief force in teaching is confidence and enthusiasm.

To forgive is wisdom, to forget is genius.

A perfect God is the creation of a conceited man

When a woman gets the idea of justice, there's no teaching her any sense.

A novel should be an experience and convey an emotional truth rather than arguments.

Politics is like navigation in a sea without charts, and wise men live the lives of pilgrims.

Of all things I find most unbearable is the injustice of one generation to another.

All art is bad, but modern art is the worst.

To forgive is wisdom, to forget is genius. And easier. Because it's true. It's a new world every heart beat.

Love doesn't grow on trees like apples in Eden - it's something you have to make. And you must use your imagination too.

Zoo-Wee Mama!

Failure is a snapshot of the present and never an indication of the final outcome or destination.

When I saw corruption, I was forced to find truth on my own. I couldn't swallow the hypocrisy.

If you agree with some tenets of Objectivism, but disagree with others, do not call yourself an Objectivist; give proper authorship credit for the parts you agree with

When someone really goes to tell you something about what they're thinking, they're going to wear that experience with them. That's what you have to share.

Success is a matter of luck. If you want proof, ask any failure.

Who are you to end a war? I am here to tell you - who are you not to?

Talented people have to do what they do. Someone can criticize but you do what you do.

To become really good at anything, you have to practice and repeat, practice and repeat, until the technique becomes intuitive.

Be honest in every way and enjoy the peace that only a clear conscience can bring you.