The State is the Divine idea as it exists on Earth.

We learn from history that we do not learn from history

To be independent of public opinion is the first formal condition of achieving anything great.

Truth is found neither in the thesis nor the antithesis, but in an emergent synthesis which reconciles the two.

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong. They are conflicts between two rights.

What history teaches us is that neither nations nor governments ever learn anything from it.

I have the courage to be mistaken.

All education is the art of making men ethical (sittlich), of transforming the old Adam into the new Adam.

To be aware of limitations is already to be beyond them.

Africa has no history and did not contribute to anything that mankind enjoyed.

My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat, situation excellent. I attack.

People don't like to wait for words, they want the words to wait for them.

I sat down at the table, took a deep breath, smiled at Detective Masterson, and nodded at Deputy Slalom. It was going to be a great summer. Normal.

The funny guy doesn't get the girl until later in life. High school, college, everyone still wants the brooding, dangerous guy you shouldn't have.

All true wisdom is found on T-shirts.

It is essential that we understand people for who they are as individuals and not the public perception of them or their family and past.

What I'm really addicted to is getting people to understand that if their kids aren't competent readers coming out of middle school, it's really going to be hard for them in high school.

Focus on yourself -- do what you want, when you want, without having to consider anyone else's agenda.

God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.

To get the very best people- they have a lot of great options, and so it can easily take a year to recruit someone.