"Prepare yourself for the world, as the athletes used to do for their exercise; oil your mind and your manners, to give them the necessary suppleness and flexibility; strength alone will not do."

"Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don't just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. We've all worked with that person. That person is a drag."

"People say they love truth, but in reality they want to believe that which they love is true."

"Somebody who thinks logically is a nice contrast to the real world"

"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours."

"Governments, after all, do not last forever. Even those so frightened of the truth that they get rid of anyone who speaks it."

"It does no harm just once in a while to acknowledge that the whole country isn't in flames, that there are people in the country besides politicians, entertainers, and criminals."

"Imagination helps bring out the realism of every detail and only sees the beauties of the work."

"Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues we write in water."

"Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise."

"Mourning never really ends, only as time goes on, as we do our work, it may erupt less frequently."

"I will prepare and some day my chance will come."