All is disgust when a man leaves his own nature and does what is unfit.

Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.

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

If from Society we learn to live Tis Solitude should teach us how to die; It hath no flatterers.

I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort.

Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.

In terms of an identity, an identity reflects an individuality, by definition. And, if there is a quality present, it is recognizable and it can be named. If you can't name it, it means you don't recognize it.

No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.

The people who are doing the work are the moving force behind the Macintosh. My job is to create a space for them, to clear out the rest of the organization and keep it at bay.

Reverence does not die with mortals, nor does it perish whether they live or die.

That which costs little is less valued.

The day of individual happiness has passed

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

An intellectual is a man who doesn't know how to park a bike.

Advice to intellectuals: let no-one represent you.

When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.

Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.

Face the facts of being what you are, for that is what changes what you are.

Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.

Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.'