 Suffering is one of life's great teachers. |
| One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. |
| Do not let your grand ambitions stand in the way of small but meaningful accomplishments. |
| Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind. |
| One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won. |
| The realities of the world seldom measure up to the sublime designs of human imagination. |
| Our understanding of the world around us is constantly being redefined and expanded, and so therefore, it is wiser to be passionate about seeking for truth than knowing it. |
| The secret to discovery is to never believe existing facts. |
| There is little more powerful than when truth joins action. |
| The right to justice is something that no one can bestow, nor take away, for it is in one's heart. |
| The test of a belief is not exclusively in the belief itself, but also in the intentions and actions of those who embrace it. |
| Many openly show discontentment with their looks, but few with their intelligence. I, however, assure you there are many more plain minds than faces. |
| Human intelligence may not be the best trick nature has to offer. |
| Courteousness is consideration for others; politeness is the method used to deliver such considerations. |
| Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness. |
| Birth and death; we all move between these two unknowns. |
| You may find many contradictory statements and philosophies within my writings. However, to this I will say such is life, for life is full of contradictions. |
| Change will never happen when people lack the ability and courage to see themselves for who they are. |
| American society will never completely understand the true meaning of equality. |
| True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor - no matter the personal price. |
