There is an alchemy in sorrow. It can be transmuted into wisdom, which, if it does not bring joy, can yet bring happiness.
There is no nonsense so errant that it cannot be made the creed of the vast majority by adequate governmental action.
Misquotations are the only quotations that are never misquoted.
I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.
I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people who are convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference after another.
How could you be a Great Man if history brought you no Great Events, or brought you to them at the wrong time, too young, too old?
It felt like they used a baton or something -- it was harder than anyone had ever hit me in the head before.