Ludwig Wittgenstein

A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring.

When one is frightened of the truth then it is never the whole truth that one has an inkling of.

Someone who knows too much finds it hard not to lie.

If approval was a criterion in this country, nothing would ever get done.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Outward judgment often fails, inward judgment never.