"There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life."

"Most of our so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believing as we already do."

"Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars."

"No more important duty can be urged upon those who are entering the great theater of life than simple loyalty to their best convictions."

"Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first base."

"A man is getting along on the road to wisdom when he begins to realize that his opinion is just an opinion."

"If you hire only those people you understand, the company will never get people better than you are. Always remember that you often find outstanding people among those you don't particularly like."

"If I take refuge in ambiguity, I can assure you that it's quite conscious."

"America: the only country in the world where failing to promote yourself is regarded as being arrogant."

"MERCY, n. An attribute beloved of detected offenders."

"What good is money if it can't inspire terror in your fellow man?"

"Never chase a lie. Let it alone, and it will run itself to death."