Books are the building blocks of civilization, for without the written word, a man knows nothing beyond what occurs during his own brief years and, perhaps, in a few tales his parents tell him.

I do not like violence, but ours is a violent time, and there are some men who understand nothing else.

One never realizes how much and how little he knows until he starts talking.

Few of us ever live in the present. We are forever anticipating what is to come or remembering what has gone.

It is better to fear a little. One is cautious then.

The only way men or women can be judged is against the canvas of their own time.

Have faith in God but keep your powder dry.