It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.

Fear may come true that which one is afraid of.

But there is only one thing which gathers people into seditious commotion, and that is oppression

Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.

What do you despise? By this are you truly known.

You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit.

In the rush for justice it is important not to lose sight of principles the country holds dear.

He who possesses most must be most afraid of loss.

Before I speak, I have something important to say.

Jests that give pains are not jests.

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

I don't try to imagine a personal god; it suffices to stand in awe at the structure of the world, insofar as it allows our inadequate senses to appreciate it.

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

At the heart of all beauty lies something inhuman.

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.

Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism.

We often discover what will do by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.

Memory... is an internal rumour.

Freedom lies in being bold.