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

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

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

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.