Rob the average man of his life-illusion, and you rob him of his happiness at the same stroke.

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.

Watching movies is my one distraction.

God’s love for the biggest sinner is greater than the love of the holiest man for God

People have entire relationships via text message now, but I am not partial to texting. I need context, nuance and the warmth and tone that can only come from a human voice.

Midway upon the journey of our life

He only deserves to be remembered by posterity who treasures up and preserves the history of his ancestors.

Civilization is always in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to command.

There isn't anything that is said that 'someone' won't take issue with.

If there is anything in your life that takes away your happiness, you have all the power you need to change it.

People first, then money, then things.

I don't believe my athletes care what I know, until they know that I care.