Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.