You have to do your own work; Enlightened Ones will only show the way. Those who practise meditation will free themselves from the chains of death
The best way to have peace is to always be prepared to fight a way.
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to support. If we are not, let us no longer act a farce by pretending to it.
Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof. Speak no evil of the absent, for it is unjust. Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth, and pursue it steadily. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation.
I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery.
Don't give up! You're too talented. You're too good!
If you ever, ever, ever want to complain about what's going on in the U. S. , you should vote because then you have a right to. If you want to complain, you should vote.
I don't really like to go out to clubs or anything. It's just not my style. I'd much rather go to a dive bar or a local place.
I'm angry at what's happening to America and angry with myself that I can't do more. I would be miserable if I couldn't bear witness.