Rational discussion is useful only when there is a significant base of shared assumptions.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.

It's not a question of learning much.On the contrary.It's a question of UNLEARNING much.

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

Judge not unless you judge yourself.

There is an art, or rather a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.

If you're happy, don't worry you'll get over it.

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.

Criticize the act, not the person.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

What's done can't be undone.