Theshallower the brook, the more it babbles.

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

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

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Another form of wastefulness is expenditure of words beyond the income of ideas.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical