The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law.

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.

The problem with dreams is that they are always futuristic and gives a deceptive impression that there is still enough time to actualize them.

Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way.

Advice from friends is like the weather. Some of it is good; some of it is bad.

It's a mental fake-out to myself. I make believe I'm making a new show so I forget the material I was working on and make up some fresh material.

You must grow like a tree, not like a mushroom

I miss my boats, and I miss having the ability to be out on the water during the daytime and then go skiing at night.

What is a well-chosen collection of pictures, but walls hung round with thoughts?

A funny thing happened on the way to the election - I got to the Senate first.

People in every nation enhance the social dimension of their lives by acting as committed and responsible citizens.

Jeff Ross has a new show on Comedy Central where he roasts the news. It'll be perfect for people who find Jon Stewart too handsome and funny.