But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

It is impossible to love and to be wise.

Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.

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.

If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

All rising to great places is by a winding stair.

It's not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.

Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.

There is a difference between happiness and wisdom: he that thinks himself the happiest man is really so; but he that thinks himself the wisest is generally the greatest fool.

Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted... but to weigh and consider.

Life is a marshmallow, easy to chew but hard to swallow.

There is too much emphasis on being positive, to the detriment of being real.

We're going to the Underworld, " Izzy said. She bounced a little as she said it, her eyes bright and her tone implying that "the Underworld" was akin to "Candy Land.

It'll always be dark until you decide to turn on the light, you can and you will, it's your choice!

People who have trouble questioning their own country often have trouble admitting fault in themselves, both of which come from insecurity and lack of humility.

Their love was like a prison, and I the willing inmate.

We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.

The Army War College has been a tradition in central Pennsylvania for years.

If it would be appropriate for me to meet with Kim Jong Un, I would absolutely - I would be honored to do it.

Your imperfections are what make you beautiful.

I was born in Detroit, in an all black neighborhood.