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

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

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

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

Every man has the right to feel that "Because of me was the world created".

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.