In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply.
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
You can't blame gravity for falling in love.
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else.
I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.
If I were two-faced, would I be wearing this one?
You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.
How is it possible that a being with such sensitive jewels as the eyes, such enchanted musical instruments as the ears, and such fabulous arabesque of nerves as the brain can experience itself anything less than a god.