I did the only really brave thing I have ever done in my life: I inched forward.

A touchstone to determine the actual worth of an "intellectual" - find out how he feels about astrology.

One could write a history of science in reverse by assembling the solemn pronouncements of highest authority about what could not be done and could never happen.

Peace is an extension of war by political means. Plenty of elbow-room is pleasanter -- and much safer.

Take care of the cojones and the frijoles will take care of themselves. Try to have getaway money - but don't be fanatic about it.

The best things in history are accomplished by people who get tired of being shoved around.

Men rarely if ever dream up a god superior to themselves. Most gods have the manners and morals of a spoiled child.