Men are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference.
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
There isn?t much better in this life than finding a way to spend a few hours in conversation with people you respect and love. You have to carve this time out of your life because you aren?t really living without it.
I am not sincere, even when I say I am not.
My friends are my estate.