Knowledge is that possession that no misfortune can destroy, no authority can revoke, and no enemy can control. This makes knowledge the greatest of all freedoms.

True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.

Human intelligence may not be the best trick nature has to offer.

Sometimes power is all a person has, so they will protect it even unto their own destruction, for without power they have nothing.

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

American society will never completely understand the true meaning of equality.

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.

Within the hearts men, loyalty and consideration are esteemed greater than success.

Suffering is one of life's great teachers.