Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Every advantage has its tax