“Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”

You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.

Time is the substance I am made of. Time is a river which sweeps me along, but I am the river.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

A great man is different from an eminent one in that he is ready to be the servant of society.

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either — but right through every human heart.

If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.