What counts now are the value-less facts, the material and the rational. All else is regarded with condescension as being of only sentimental value.
I think we judge talent wrong. What do we see as talent? I think I have made the same mistake myself. Things like determination, courage, discipline, temperament, these are also talent.
If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
You cannot conquer a free man. The most you can do is kill him.
It’s interesting that these themes of crime and political corruption are always relevant.
Education consists mainly of what we have unlearned.
You can never be overdressed or overeducated.
If you’re afraid – don’t do it, – if you’re doing it – don’t be afraid.
If voting made any difference they wouldn’t let us do it.