Always remember that it is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood: there will always be some who misunderstand you.

Whenever a theory appears to you as the only possible one, take this as a sign that you have neither understood the theory nor the problem which it was intended to solve.

No rational argument will have a rational effect on a man who does not want to adopt a rational attitude.

While differing widely in the various little bits we know, in our infinite ignorance we are all equal.

It is complete nihilism to propose laying down arms in a world where atom bombs are around. It is very simple: there is no way of achieving peace other than with weapons.

No book can ever be finished. While working on it we learn just enough to find it immature the moment we turn away from it

Science may be described as the art of systematic oversimplification.

What we need and what we want is to moralize politics, not to politicize morals.

Denying realism amounts to megalomania.

We can all participate in the heritage of man. We all can help to preserve it. And we can all make our own modest contribution to it.We must not as for more.

If one man gets excessive maan (importance from others) higher than a certain point, he will get tired of it, and if he gets excessive insults higher than a certain point, he gets agitated.

Daily seek the divine presence of God.

Never forget the past.

In a struggle against a revolutionary idea it is only possible to use ideological elements which are a thousand times more radical, or adopt principles which represent a total reaction against them.

The essence of man is imperfection.

I think all those actors from that generation, like Bogart - they were wonderful actors. They didn't act. They just came on and they did it, and the characters were wonderful.

Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life.

If I remember correctly, a writer is someone who wants to convey information. Language or writing is a code

I'm a creative genius and there's no other way to word it.

Truth happens to an idea