Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

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

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

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

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

The amount of effort put into a campaign by a worker expands in proportion to the personal benefits that he will derive from his party's victory.