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And thus, the actions of life often not allowing any delay, it is a truth very certain that, when it is not in our power to determine the most true opinions we ought to follow the most probable.

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of past centuries.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

What's in a name, anyway? That which we call a nose by any other name would still smell.

I welcome questions. I hate assumptions.

You don't have to disrespect and insult others simply to hold your own ground. If you do, that shows how shaky your own position is.

Dance above the surface of the world. Let your thoughts lift you into creativity that is not hampered by opinion.

It’s life. You don’t figure it out. You just climb up on the beast and ride.

. . . when it comes down to it, that’s what life is all about: showing up for the people you love, again and again, until you can’t show up anymore.

"Well, it's simple to love someone," she said. "But it's hard to know when you need to say it out loud."

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone.