Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

One hallmark of freedom is the sound of laughter.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

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

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out