The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Well done is better than well said.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

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

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.