Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

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

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

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

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.