Europe will never be like America. Europe is a product of history. America is a product of philosophy.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.

Socialists cry “Power to the people”, and raise the clenched fist as they say it. We all know what they really mean - power over people, power to the State.

If you set out to be liked, you will accomplish nothing.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left.

Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

There are too many people who imagine that there is something sophisticated about always believing the best of those who hate your country, and the worst of those who defend it.

If you set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.

A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count himself as a failure.

He who is not satisfied with himself will not grow certainly, For he will be but ever lost in his unquenchable thirst surely.[224] - 4 (Thoughts)

Most of our so-called thinking processes are devoted to finding excuses for going on believing as we already do.

Patience is my virtue, but only in Math, Daddy, ” - Ashley

Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.

When there is no room for individualism in ballparks, then there will be no room for individualism in life.

Unhappiness is something we are never taught about; we are taught to expect happiness, but never a Plan B to use to use when the happiness doesn't arrive.

I don't like credit cards. They make overspending very easy. They can make life a lot more complex and stressful.

I am a story-teller working with a craft. My job is to use my craft - which is a different thing to my race - and tell a story well.

It never hurts to think too highly of a person; often they become ennobled and act better because of it.

An old man is twice a child, and so is a drunken man.