Though experience be our only guide in reasoning concerning matters of fact; it must be acknowledged, that this guide is not altogether infallible, but in some cases is apt to lead us into errors.

There is no such thing as freedom of choice unless there is freedom to refuse.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them.

A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.

When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.

The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster.

Be a philosopher but, amid all your philosophy be still a man.

A propensity to hope and joy is real riches; one to fear and sorrow real poverty.

All knowledge degenerates into probability.

It is an absurdity to believe that the Deity has human passions, and one of the lowest of human passions, a restless appetite for applause

Am I getting braver, or just getting accustomed to being terrified?

Sometimes a mind is just born late, coming through waves on a slower journey. You were never, in the end, alone. Isn’t it a blessing, what becomes from inside the alone.

...I want it to be as easy as breathing for you to say yes.

Women have a lot to say about how to advance women's rights, and governments need to learn from that, listen to the movement and respond.

I eat very clean, healthy food at all times because I'm very focused about keeping myself in shape.

Do not speak defeat, speak victory.

Never feel safe with the woman you love, for a woman's nature conceals more dangers than you think.

If factual information upsets you, then you are creating a world that is not embracing objective truths, and that's not how you advance a democracy.

When you conceive something in your mind, know it is a fact, and that there can be no question about its manifestation.

Having clients with a long-term orientation is crucial. Nothing else is as important to the success of an investment firm.