If I speak of myself in different ways, that is because I look at myself in different ways.

Anger begins in folly, and ends in repentance.

Whatever the mind of man creates, should be controlled by man's character

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

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

Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.

Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.

Destiny is not a passive agent that lies in the lap of the Gods, but is an active instrument that lies in your own hands to shape as you will.

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

Boredom is the root of all evil - the despairing refusal to be oneself.

Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.

Fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind.

All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.

It takes a great man to be a good listener.

I have no desire to make windows into mens souls

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.

You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. 'Cause that's all that matters in the end.

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