The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Reasonand emotion are not antagonists. What seems like a struggle between twoopposing ideas or values, one of which, automatic and unconscious, manifestsitself in the form of a feeling.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

The great advantage of a hotel is that it's a refuge from home life.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.