Courtesy is a silver lining around the dark clouds of civilization; it is the best part of refinement and in many ways, an art of heroic beauty in the vast gallery of man's cruelty and baseness.

It is better to have a fair intellect that is well used than a powerful one that is idle.

Having a sense of purpose is having a sense of self. A course to plot is a destination to hope for.

Yearning for the seemingly impossible is the path to human progress.

Courteousness is consideration for others; politeness is the method used to deliver such considerations.

The talent of a true writer and poet is in the ear.

Death is the great hope of all life; the desire to expend itself; to be used and consumed by its own longing for itself.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that you have to agree with people and their beliefs to defend them from injustice.

There are amazingly wonderful people in all walks of life; some familiar to us and others not. Stretch yourself and really get to know people. People are in many ways one of our greatest treasures.

Truth is not a matter of fact but a state of harmony with progress and hope. Enveloped only in its wings will we ever soar to the promise of our greater selves.

Emotion is often what we rely upon to carry us across the unfathomable voids in our intelligence.

The world is not fair, and often fools, cowards, liars and the selfish hide in high places.

Education should prepare our minds to use its own powers of reason and conception rather than filling it with the accumulated misconceptions of the past.

In America, educators punish those who actually think for themselves. There is only acceptance for popular opinion.

Enthusiasm is the energy and force that builds literal momentum of the human soul and mind.

Do not let your grand ambitions stand in the way of small but meaningful accomplishments.

Most people do not actually know how to think for themselves, and unfortunately that prevents them from even knowing it.

Architects of grandeur are often the master builders of disillusionment.

Do not let your ambitions become a sanctuary for your failures.

There is little more powerful than when truth joins action.

Never expect a loan to a friend to be paid back if you want to keep that friend.

Sometimes power is all a person has, so they will protect it even unto their own destruction, for without power they have nothing.

A person who makes few mistakes makes little progress.

It is better to lose everything you have to keep the balance of justice level, than to live a life of petty privilege devoid of true freedom.

American society will never completely understand the true meaning of equality.

Self-made men often worship their creator.

Human intelligence may not be the best trick nature has to offer.

True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.

The secret to discovery is to never believe existing facts.

Fanatic is often the name given to people of action by people who are lazy.

A mistake made by many people with great convictions is that they will let nothing stand in the way of their views, not even kindness.

One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won.

While it is important for people to see your promise you must also remember that hope is the keeper of both happiness and disappointment, the father of both progress and failure.

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

Join me in my quest for a greater understanding of our existence. Join me in my desire for a greater self. Join me as I seek the humility to love and understand my fellow man.

If we fear the unknown then surely we fear ourselves.

The right to justice is something that no one can bestow, nor take away, for it is in one's heart.

Many openly show discontentment with their looks, but few with their intelligence. I, however, assure you there are many more plain minds than faces.

Our understanding of the world around us is constantly being redefined and expanded, and so therefore, it is wiser to be passionate about seeking for truth than knowing it.

Genius is always accompanied by enthusiasm.

A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect.

The common person fears to think beyond the common.

The greatest joys are found not only in what we do and feel, but also in what we hope for.

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.

It has been my experience that if we make the effort to listen to people when we meet them, and work to get to know them a little, it is then easy to find something likeable in practically anyone.

You may find many contradictory statements and philosophies within my writings. However, to this I will say such is life, for life is full of contradictions.

Freedom is not a gift nor does it simply exist for us to have, but rather it is a sacred duty, and its blessed yield of hope is born from none other than the blood of the innocent.

Remember that the greatest fool in the world may ask more than the wisest man can answer.

I have never read for entertainment, but rather for understanding and to satisfy my eager curiosity.