The great end of all human industry is the attainment of happiness

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

Sometimes, it is wise to let people go without any complaints. If they are a part of our destiny, they will return after a couple of seasons. Till then, let them dwell in the pages of our memories.

The official Hamas charter calls for the murder of Jews and destruction of the Jewish state.

If you must use dumbbells for daily training, use heavy ones with fewer repetitions rather than light bells with numerous repetitions

Going through this musical experience really helped us to understand the core of the film.

While Safeco's turnaround is one of the greatest things I have ever participated in, the heart-wrenching decisions to let people go will stay with me forever.

I never wore glasses except when I had to read a teleprompter at an awards show or drive, so I didn't notice much. I could exist in my head. It was kind of my escape from the world and my protection.

The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.

Nothing is impossible. It can be downright difficult, but not impossible.

You play the one song that people want to hear the most every night, and for every audience that's a special thing. And usually that translates back to you.

I'll always do the guitar parts since it's my main instrument.