A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

Windowsof opportunity exist for only a brief moment in time, you have to have visionin order to spot them, and take advantage of them.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

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

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

A room without books is a body without soul

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.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.