The body is not a permanent dwelling, but a sort of inn which is to be left behind when one perceives that one is a burden to the host.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

The willingness to be a champion for stupid ideas is the key to greater creativity, innovation, fulfillment, inspiration, motivation and success.

Be grateful for who you are and what you will be.

He who gladly does without the praise of the crowd will not miss the opportunity of becoming his own fan.

Richard Donner's friendship and guidance showed me that there's more to life than being an actor.

I want to reclaim 'liberal.' I'm a liberal, and I think most Americans are liberals.

The sun was down, And all the west was paved with sullen fire. I cried, Behold! the barren beach of hell At ebb of tide.

I was indicted on two federal conspiracies. My wife was on the Ten Most Wanted list. That's what fascism was going to look like. That's what it did look like.

The Government of Iraq also owes a debt to the American and coalition forces who are fighting the insurgency and helping put that country back together after decades of repression.

I cordially dislike allegory in all its manifestations.

You are attempting to be logical, I suspect, and logic has little to do with government, and nothing at all to do with military administration.