They say they seek security and quiet, the condition they call peace. Even as they speak they create the seeds of turmoil and violence.

Here lies a toppled god. His fall was not a small one. We did but build his pedestal, A narrow and a tall one.

To stay awake all night adds a day to your life.

There has never been a truly selfless rebel, just hypocrites—conscious hypocrites or unconscious hypocrites, it’s all the same.

Chance is the nature of our universe. [...] madness represents a chaotic reservoir of surprises. Some surprises can be valuable.

Show me a completely smooth operation and I'll show you someone who's covering mistakes. Real boats rock.

It is so shocking to find out how many people do not believe that they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult.