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

The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.

Criticize the act, not the person.

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.

To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

The object of the superior man is truth.

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him.

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

To kill an error is as good a service as, and sometimes even better than, the establishing of a new truth or fact

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed possible

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.

Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

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

Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination.

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

Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.

It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.

When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.