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

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.