Peace ought not be regarded the height of civilization, else like barbarians we forever battle for peace.

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.

Christian spirituality was not a children's story. It wasn't cute or neat. It was mystical and odd and clean, and it was reaching into dirty. There was wonder in it and enchantment.

During the 24/7 grind of being a carer, it's all to easy to forget the fact that the person you're doing so much for is, and is obliged to be, more resourceful than you in many respects.

I mean, he was something that happened to me, you know? But before he was this minor figure in the drama of my life he was - you know, the central figure in the drama of his own life.

True cultural connection is the Holy Grail for brands if they want to create an enduring emotional relationship with people.

One fool will deny more truth in half an hour than a wise man can prove in seven years.

The extent and condition of our property, and our choice of style in dwelling, create a powerful emblem of our identity and status.

I think women look for that quality in a man of being a good dad whether they're immediately wanting to be a parent or not.

Your mind's always juggling, isn't it?-mirrors, torches, plates.

The idea of words and photos was something that appealed to me.

Ice dance should not be seen as a rigid conformist form of figure skating. There is a great deal of freedom and originality to be had.