"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Simplify, simplify."

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood."

"It is a subtle truth that the greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions."

"It is a steadfast truth that reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition."

"Love cannot endure indifference. It needs to be wanted. Like a lamp, it needs to be fed out of the oil of another's heart, or its flame burns low."

"Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty."

"I have not the smarts or patience for political office."