Death is the dark backing a mirror needs if we are to see anything

From Euclid to Newton there were straight lines. The modern age analyzes the wavers.

I have begun in old age to understand...that we seldom if ever realize how generous we are to ourselves, and just how stingy with others.

The only real distinction at this dangerous moment in human history and cosmic development has nothing to do with medals and ribbons. Not to fall asleep is distinguished. Everything else is mere popcorn.

The best and purest human beings, from the beginning of time, have understood that life is sacred.

If women are expected to do the same work as men, we must teach them the same things.

A man may say, "From now on I'm going to speak the truth." But the truth hears him and runs away and hides before he's even done speaking.