I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace.
No great improvements in the lot of mankind are possible until a great change takes place in the fundamental constitution of their modes of thought.
Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field - and keep on doing it.
Oh, I don't blame Congress. If I had $600 billion at my disposal, I'd be irresponsible, too.
A chess genius is a human being who focuses vast, little-understood mental gifts and labors on an ultimately trivial human enterprise.
Listen. Do not have an opinion while you listen because frankly, your opinion doesn?t hold much water outside of Your Universe. Just listen. Listen until their brain has been twisted like a dripping towel and what they have to say is all over the floor.