There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

There arealways two forces warring against each other within us.

Money is what things run into and people run out of

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

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

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.