Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.

It is difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it is impossible to find it anywhere else.

The majority of men... are not capable of thinking, but only of believing, and... are not accessible to reason, but only to authority.

A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.

Man is the only animal who causes pain to others with no other object than wanting to do so.

Genius and madness have something in common: both live in a world that is different from that which exists for everyone else.

A pessimist is an optimist in full possession of the facts.

Religions are like fireflies. They require darkness in order to shine.

Nature shows that with the growth of intelligence comes increased capacity for pain, and it is only with the highest degree of intelligence that suffering reaches its supreme point.

Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

Endurance is patience concentrated.

My expertise was in public finance, particularly corporate taxation, since I had worked at the US Treasury.

My mother still sends a cake to the office for my birthday.

Sometimes the best part of my day is imagining what I'm gonna eat when I get off work.

Be YOU. Don't be someone else. YOU are a unique individual. Be proud... rock it loud.

I would like to become the prime minister, do the job for two years, and then leave and devote myself to public work.

True leaders inspire people to a bigger vision.

Sit, Your High Majestic Lord Princes," she said. She yanked a chair from the table and sat herself down. "You're in fine temper," Raffin said. "Your hair is blue," Katsa snapped back.

He has learned that it is best to follow the light.

Friendship should be surrounded with ceremonies and respects, and not crushed into corners.