Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.