There is no absurdity in theology so great that you cannot parallel it by a greater absurdity in Nature.

The great tragedy of science - the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.

Only one absolute certainty is possible to man, namely that at any given moment the feeling which he has exists.

The Bible has been the Magna Charta of the poor and of the oppressed.

If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much as to be out of danger?

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.

Life is too short to occupy oneself with the slaying of the slain more than once.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity.

Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.

Negative situations can never overwhelm a positive mind.

The ability to cultivate the land is the growth of any nation.

It's going to hurt until it doesn't anymore.

An author never lies. We do, however tend to speak in a fictional prose.

He who loves with purity considers not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver.

Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.

We can’t turn life into a pleasure. But we can choose such pleasures as are worthy of us and our immortal souls.

I don't find myself as sexy as everyone thinks. I'm a lot more insecure than people would assume, but with little stupid things. When I get dressed, I'm always so indecisive.

Being interested in a woman is quite another matter from being in love with one.

Aloneness is the presence of oneself. Aloneness is very positive... You are so full of presence that you can fill the whole universe with your presence and there is no need for anybody.