The first ideas of religion arose, not from contemplation of the works of nature, but from a concern with regard to the events of life.

There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

All knowledge degenerates into probability.

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions, and one of the lowest of human passions, a restless appetite for applause

Entrepreneur, make today count but don't let the day count you.

Unlike Hillary Clinton, I am not afraid to answer questions about my track record or my accomplishments or my principles.

I feel endless need to LEARN, to IMPROVE, to EVOLVE, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel SATISFIED with myself

Purity in person and in morals is true godliness.

Everything great and intelligent is in the minority

If the family were a fruit, it would be an orange, a circle of sections, held together but separable - each segment distinct.

Time apparently did nothing but blunt grief’s sharpest edge so that it hacked rather than sliced.

I found that if you have a goal, that you might not reach it. But if you don't have one, then you are never disappointed. And I gotta tell ya it feels phenomenal.

It is not your part to guide or supervise the creative process. All you have to do with that is retain your vision, stick to your purpose, and maintain your faith and gratitude.

Tantarrara! the joyous Book of Spring Lies open, writ in blossoms.