The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education.

Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision,to the releasing of a trigger.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

The oldest, shortest words- 'yes' and 'no'- are those which require the most thought.

What can't be cured must be endured.

Beer: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems.

It is neither good nor bad, but thinking makes it so.

Tis very certain the desire of life prolongs it.

I think about the meaning of pain. Pain is personal. It really belongs to the one feeling it. Probably the only thing that is your own. I like mine.

Where wisdom reigns, there is no conflict between thinking and feeling.

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.

Language is very powerful. Language does not just describe reality. Language creates the reality it describes.

If you don't behave as you believe, you will end by believing as you behave.

Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.

Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.