Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.