In all intellectual debates, both sides tend to be correct in what they affirm, and wrong in what they deny.

If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.

Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.

War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.

A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.

To tax the larger incomes at a higher percentage than the smaller, is to lay a tax on industry and economy; to impose a penalty on people for having worked harder and saved more than their neighbors.

One person with a belief is equal to ninety-nine who have only interests.

The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.

Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of.

I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than in attempting to satisfy them.

Liberty lies in the rights of that person whose views you find most odious.

Where there is love, it is Jesus that will surely triumph.

my sword reappeared in my pocket.yeah, great timing.now i could attack the walls all i wanted.my cell had no bar, no window, not even a door

The difficulties of life are part of life’s journey on earth. Grace is needed for endurance.

Like all writers, he measured the achievements of others by what they had accomplished, asking of them that they measure him by what he envisaged or planned.

To love what you do and feel that it matters - how could anything be more fun?

Bad love is better than no love at all, at least you know you're alive.

I watch a lot of sports. But when I'm not working, I'm with my daughters every chance I get.

It's funny, I remember doing the Johnny Carson show, and, uh, I couldn't afford my rent.

Perfection in asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached.

You're like the devil with horns in your head, the only way I'll get you is to get you in bed.