A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

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

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

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free