Conflict is the very essence of life.

When a great burden is lifted, the relief is not always felt at once. The galled places still ache.

pretense is the oil that lubricates society.

From class consciousness to class hatred was but a step.

[On the Irish:] Strange race ... Don't know what they want, but want it like the devil.

Every crucial experience can be regarded either as a setback, or the start of a wonderful new adventure, it depends on your perspective!

because we are always staring at the stars, we learn the shortness of our arms.