I wish to cup knowledge in my hand and drink it as one drinks water by the side of the stream.

In this world are very few things made from logic alone. It is illogical for man to be too logical. Some things we must just let stand. The mystery is more important than any possible explanation. The searcher after truth must search with humanity. Ruthless logic is the sign of a limited mind. The truth can only add to the sum of what you know, while a harmless mystery left unexplored often adds to the meaning of life. When a truth is not so important, it is better left as a mystery.

You've got to be quick on your feet in this world if you want to survive. Though once you know the rules, it is not too hard to play the game.

Racism does not diminish with brains, it's a disease, a sickness, it may incubate in ignorance but it doesn't necessarily disappear with the gaining of wisdom!

I'm going to die with my mind intact. And to me that is the most exciting way you could possibly die.

. . . besides love, independence of thought is the greatest gift an adult can give a child.

Small can beat big, but you must have a plan.