I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Everytime we read, a seed is sown for the future.

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