All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Our power is in our ability to decide.

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

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

A room without books is a body without soul

The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.