You shall judge a man by his foes as well as by his friends.

It is respectable to have no illusions, and safe, and profitable and dull.

Analytical philosophy was very interesting. It always struck me as being very interesting and full of tremendous intellectual curiosities. It is wonderful to see the mind at work in such an intense manner, but, for me, it was still too far removed from my own issues.

It’s extraordinary how we go through life with eyes half shut, with dull ears, with dormant thoughts. Perhaps it’s just as well; and it may be that it is this very dullness that makes life to the incalculable majority so supportable and so welcome.

Here's the main page of motivational quotes, if you want a different topic. Gossip is what no one claims to like, but everybody enjoys.

Who would care to question the ground of forgiveness or compassion.

Madness alone is truly terrifying, inasmuch as you cannot placate it by threats, persuasion, or bribes.