Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber.

Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire emotion and knowledge.

Science is nothing but perception.

Reality is created by the mind. We can change our reality by changing our mind.

If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.

A wise man speaks because he has something to say; a fool because he has to say something.

No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.

Don't force your children into your ways, for they were created for a time different from your own.

Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.

Reality is created by the mind, we can change our reality by changing our mind.

Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.

Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own.

I think hearts are very much like glasses - if they do not break with the first ring they usually last a considerable time.

You think this necklace is a tailsman?" "Yep, I'm not stupid Leif. I hang with Death, ya know.

It is with our Passions, as it is with Fire and Water, they are 'Good Servants,' but 'Bad Masters.'

[Magnus] reminded himself of his manners, and bowed. "Charmed," he said. "Or whatever effect would please you best, I'm sure.

The ages two to 15 I spent at different stages of shortness. I didn't become a tall person until I was 16.

New England has a strong tradition of localism. What is ordinarily called election day in most of the United States is called town meeting day in Vermont.

The process of change does not occur on superficial levels, through mere 'positive thinking.' It involves exploring, discovering, and changing our deepest, most basic attitudes toward life.

Objection is when I say: this doesn't suit me. Resistance is when I make sure that what doesn't suit me never happens again.

Trying to hit Sandy Koufax was like trying to drink coffee with a fork.