The aspects of a thing that are most important to us are hidden to us because of their simplicity and familiarity.

When we can't think for ourselves, we can always quote

Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself.

The real question of life after death isn't whether or not it exists, but even if it does what problem this really solves.

If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.

I don't know why we are here, but I'm pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves.

The limits of my language means the limits of my world.

The human body is the best picture of the human soul.

If people did not sometimes do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done.

To convince someone of the truth, it is not enough to state it, but rather one must find the path from error to truth.

The problems are solved, not by giving new information, but by arranging what we have always known.

The Measure of success isn't money or the number of books you write, it is seen in the faces of those you love

Stay insane, but behave like normal people. Run the risk of being different, but learn to do so without attracting attention. Concentrate on this flower and allow the real "I" to reveal itself.

You cannot evade quantity. You may fly to poetry and music, and quantity and number will face you in your rhythms and your octaves.

Maybe we can comprehend a flower or an insect, but we can never comprehend ourselves. Even less can we expect to comprehend the universe.

roses are the only flowers at garden-parties; the only flowers that everybody is certain of knowing.

I enjoy my rights, but I revel in my privileges.

Observations indicate that the universe is expanding at an ever increasing rate. It will expand forever, getting emptier and darker.

It is important not to confuse freedom with mere permissiveness

Everyone always says that having kids is messy and sloppy. It's true, but you as a parent have to try to bring some boundaries and control over that experience, or you'd have out-of-control kids.

The finest fruit earth holds up to its Maker is a finished man.