Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence.

I don't know, I don't care, and it doesn't make any difference.

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.

The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.

Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.

Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

Whatever it is you're seeking won't come in the form you're expecting.

He alone is free who lives with free consent under the entire guidance of reason.

What can't be cured must be endured.

One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.

If we don't believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don't believe in it at all.

Although our intellect always longs for clarity and certainty, our nature often finds uncertainty fascinating.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.

Your reputation is in the hands of others. That's what the reputation is. You can't control that. The only thing you can control is your character.