A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

...The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back to what they have lost.

If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts.

Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.

I will not let anyone walk through my mind with dirty feet.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

When God lets loose a great thinker on this planet, then all things are at risk. - There is not a piece of science, but its flank my be turned to-morrow; nor any literary reputation, nor the so-called eternal names of fame, that may not be revised and condemned.

He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself.

The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity.

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.