[The] liberty of divorce does not contribute to happiness and virtue. The facility of separation would destroy all mutual confidence, and inflame every trifling dispute . . .

And the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Imam Hussain's sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of rightousness.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful.

And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord. The superstition of the people was not embittered theological rancor.

Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking.

In the end, they wanted security more than they wanted freedom.

Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in a common grave.

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.

Be grateful for whatever it is that opens you up.

[Warren Beatty] definitely sees 'Rules' as a comedic consequence to the American sexual puritanism that is dramatically presented in 'Splendor.'

Leadership is the ability of a single individual through his or her actions to motivate others to higher levels of achievement.

The elimination of toxins awakens the capacity for renewal.

1/r^2 has a nasty singularity at r=0, but it did not bother Newton-the Moon is far enough.

The accumulation of wealth is followed by an increase of care, and by an appetite for more.

What is fear of need but need itself?

The Tao is unpredictable to those that live according to plans. Only those who have no agenda are in harmony with the Tao.

Behind every dark cloud there is an every-shining sun. Just wait. In time, the cloud will pass.

He who confesses magic or sorcery shall do penance for the time of murder, and shall be treated in the same manner as he who convicts himself of this sin.