Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

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

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

There'sno need to fear the wind if your haystacks are tied down.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Theterm up has no meaning apart from the word down. The term fasthas no meaning apart from the term slow. In addition, such termshave no meaning even when used together, except when confined to a veryparticular situation... most of our language about the

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Ignorancedoesn't kill you, but it does make you sweat a lot.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.