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

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

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

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

It'snot hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

We cannot all be great but we can always attach ourselves to something that is great.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.