Many a man can save himself if he admits he's done wrong and takes his punishment.

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.

Be innovative and creative

You know how you get rid of tears?” I asked. He shook his head. “You find somebody you love and you hug them.

He who has no light in his heart, what will he gain from the festival of lamps.

The more knowledge you've got, the more understanding you have, the better you are able to implement and pass it on to others.

Life was never anything but a perpetual see-saw between gravity and jest.

Happy the heart to whom God has given enough strength and courage to suffer for Him, to find happiness in simplicity and the happiness of others.

I've often heard it said a preacher might learn with a comedian for a teacher.

Does anyone in the UFC actually follow the rules?

It's fun, but the fun is where it always was. I mean, it's still fun to strap on my Les Paul in the basement and turn up the Marshall amp. I'm still 15. I still enjoy that as much as I ever did.

The repose of darkness is deeper on the water than on the land.