It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

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

Well done is better than well said.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Religion is behaviour and not mere belief.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.