I've learned that you can't control everything in your life, but you can control how you react to it.

I'm the reason your peace won't come.

A writer is selected by his subject—his subject being the consciousness of his own era.

Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.

We shall never prevent the abuse of power if we are not prepared to limit power in a way which occasionally may prevent its use for desirable purposes.