The student asks: If my redstone necklace had every view of every veil that ever brightened, would I be wise? The master answers: If I had a thousand pieces of a priceless vase, would I be rich?

She shrugged. "Ownership is a fragile concept.

He didn't know which he preferred: the Red, with its fatalistic and pious acceptance of all futures, or the Misery, acknowledging that the more you attracted notice, the worse God dealt with you.

The worst kind of poison for despots: truth.

He's British, " she replied in a whisper. "He thinks he's perfect.

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE WHILE LIES SHALL PUT YOU IN JAIL

Self-respect is the root of discipline

We need to create the beauty and the quality first. The quantity will follow.

You ask me for a motto. Here it is: SERVICE.

In fact if I see you drinking I'll come down on you like a ton of bricks and call your mom.

Courage is the only Magic worth having.

I found the bench to be the greatest ally when I had to make individuals comply with what was best for the team

Defeating ISIS. If we do not defeat them abroad, we will be facing more and more of a threat at home. This does not require an occupation or an enduring ground operation.

A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about.