These are the four that are never content: that have never been filled since the dew began- Jacala's mouth, and the glut of the kite, and the hands of the ape, and the eyes of Man.

Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are.

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all i knew); Theirs names are What and Why and When And How And Where and Who.

A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition

Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears.

This is a brief life, but in its brevity it offers us some splendid moments, some meaningful adventures.

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

I am by nature a dealer in words, and words are the most powerful drug known to humanity.

The silliest woman can manage a clever man; but it needs a very clever woman to manage a fool.

There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.

Never look backwards or you'll fall down the stairs.

Never forget the prime purpose of your life.

It is not the creation of wealth that is wrong, but the love of money for its own sake.

Spaceflight isn't just about doing experiments, it's about an extension of human culture.

The fruits of victory are tumbling into our mouths too quickly.

We really need to get over this love affair with the fetus and start worrying about children.

If one has no affection for a person or a system, one should feel free to give the fullest expression to his disaffection so long as he does not contemplate, promote, or incite violence.

The gods behold all righteous actions.

I want to be rich in all the foods I’ve tasted and all the places I’ve been and all the people I’ve kissed.

There are many people out there who don't even think of themselves as being averse to facts, but the truth is, they are not getting it.

The socialized state is to justice, order, and freedom what the Marquis de Sade is to love.