The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

The greatest of wealth is the richness of the soul.

We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.

A good teacher protects his pupils from his own influence.

There is no question climate change is happening. The only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.

One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.

The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.

Criticize the act, not the person.

Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.

It was a melancholy secret that reality can arouse desires but never satisfy them.

So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great.

It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great.

When playing board-games which involve quizzes etc, you will always know the answers to everyone else's set of questions but never your own.

All imperfection is easier to tolerate if served up in small doses.

I think, therefore I am.

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

Never put off for tomorrow, what you can do today.