The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

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

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

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

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

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

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.