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

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

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

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

What is required is sight and insight, then you might add one more excite.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.