We are all worms, but I do believe that I am a glow-worm.

Let us try to teach generosity and altruism, because we are born selfish.

In the intellectual order, the virtue of humility is nothing more nor less than the power of attention.

Freedom lies in being bold.

I believe today that my conduct is in accordance with the will of the Almighty Creator

Radical simply means 'grasping things at the root'.

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

Common sense is not so common.

All men are liable to error; and most men are, in many points, by passion or interest, under temptation to it.

Anything that makes weak - physically, intellectually and spiritually, reject it as poison.

We can work together for a better world with men and women of goodwill, those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind.

I like to think of myself at home in the armchair, writing, smoking and occasionally wandering down the shop.

Religion is like a knife: you can either use it to cut bread, or stick in someone's back.

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

Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.

Children's talent to endure stems from their ignorance of alternatives.

I'm not afraid of dying I just don't want to be there when it happens.

Everything beautiful has a mark of eternity.

You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want.

I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted.