We do not commonly see in a tax a diminution of freedom, and yet it clearly is one.

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-that principle is contempt prior to investigation.

The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.

The wise man must remember that while he is a descendant of the past, he is a parent of the future.

The society exists for the benefit of its members; not its members for the benefit of the society.

No one can be perfectly free till all are free; no one can be perfectly moral till all are moral; no one can be perfectly happy till all are happy.

All Socialism involves slavery.

Hero-worship is strongest where there is least regard for human freedom.

This survival of the fittest implies multiplication of the fittest.

Be bold, be bold, and everywhere be bold.

Civilization is a progress from an indefinite, incoherent homogeneity toward a definite, coherent heterogeneity.

Promise me this. When you find yourself in need of inspiration, bypass the roses that will clamor aimlessly for attention. And focus on the souls who have actually 'lived' among the thorns.

I've never met anyone who loves in the same way. But that's the beauty of finding the heart meant for yours. The right love will accept the 'not so lovable' parts of you too.

It's only when you risk failure that you discover things. When you play it safe, you're not expressing the utmost of your human experience.

You have the ability, now apply yourself.

The crisis of the fisheries is similar to our economy. This is not one fishery failing, but the whole system.

This is the extent of his knowledge of the sea: it was very big, it was salty, and fish lived there.

He who prorogues the honesty of today till to-morrow will probably prorogue his to-morrows to eternity.

I did not want to be taken for a fool-the typical French reason for performing the worst of deeds without remorse.

It's truly weird how everyone just thinks they can bring me Diet Coke and everything will be okay. Especially since it's pretty much true.-Lizzie Nichols

In fashion, we don't often know the prices. We don't have time to go into the stores.