The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.

The English contribution to world cuisine - the chip.

Freedom lies in being bold.

A mediocre idea that generates enthusiasm will go further than a great idea that inspires no one.

Of all the things I`ve lost I miss my mind the most.

When people talk of the freedom of writing, speaking or thinking I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and speak no more.

Everything beautiful has a mark of eternity.

Common sense is the most widely shared commodity in the world, for every man is convinced that he is well supplied with it.

I apologize for lying to you. I promise I won't deceive you except in matters of this sort.

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

Forewarned, forearmed. To be prepared is half the victory.

A place for everything, and everything in its place.

I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.

Our greatest foes - and whom we must chiefly combat - are within.

I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.

You can have anything in this world you want, if you want it badly enough and you're willing to pay the price.

In terms of an identity, an identity reflects an individuality, by definition. And, if there is a quality present, it is recognizable and it can be named. If you can't name it, it means you don't recognize it.

Do it again on the next verse, and people think you meant it.

If a little is great, and a lot is better, then way too much is just about right!

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.