Skepticism is not an end in itself; it is a tool for the discovery of truths.

When we have "second thoughts" about something, our first thoughts don't seem like thoughts at all - just feelings.

A person is either himself or not himself; is either rooted in his existence or is a fabrication; has either found his humanhood or is still playing with masks and roles and status symbols. And nobody is more aware of this difference (although unconsciously) than a child. Only an authentic person can evoke a good response in the core of the other person; only person is resonant to person.

People who think they're generous to a fault usually think that's their only fault.

It wants to be, and proclaims itself to be, 'the greatest', but greatness is not required of a country; only goodness is.

Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.

When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'