“Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.”

Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends.

Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.

In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.

A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.

Nature is often hidden, sometimes overcome, seldom extinguished.

Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable.

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

It is impossible to love and be wise.

For friends, do but look upon good books, they are true friends, that will neither flatter nor dissemble.

The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power.

Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.

The only really interesting thing is what happens between two people in a room.

Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.

The worst solitute is to be destitute of true friendship.

If we are to achieve things never before accomplished we must employ methods never before attempted.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

I believe in the power of laughter and tears as an antidote to hatred and terror.

You are what you believe yourself to be.

I always like to look on the optimistic side of life.

Someone’s opinion of you doesn’t have to become your reality!

I believe governments should take a more active role around important issues like balancing expression and safety.

Not only the thirsty seek the water, the water as well seeks the thirsty.

Those who are able to see beyond the shadows and lies of their culture will never be understood, let alone believed, by the masses.

You’ll get more from being a peacemaker than a warrior.