Without Britain, Europe would remain only a torso.

It may be necessary to make compromises in everyday politics, but we cannot compromise with our conscience.

A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone believes he has the biggest piece.

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.

DNA predisposes a certain behavior, but if your environment doesn't support it, then that behavior won't manifest. When people don't have opportunity, they have to create their own opportunities

Anything that makes it easier to understand, makes it a little easier to bear.

Geniuses were like storms or cyclones, pulling everything into their path, sticks and stones and dust.

Ours is the old, old story of every uprising race or class or order. The work of elevation must be wrought by ourselves or not at all.

I actually build my dreams around the dancers I've got in my company.

The danger of civilization, of course, is that you will piss away your life on nonsense.

Ignore your previous experience and go into the moment. Be Here Now. See what there is to work with right now in creating yourself anew. Life is an ongoing, never-ending process of re-creation.

To want to become angels while we are still on earth ... is ridiculous.

Looking at the earth from afar you realize it is too small for conflict and just big enough for co-operation.