I think the human species is very suicidal.
When emulation leads us to strive for self-elevation by merit alone, and not by belittling another, then it is one of the grandest possible incentives to action.
The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.
Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.
He who has so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.
Our aspirations are our possibilities.
Exert your talents, and distinguish yourself, and don't think of retiring from the world, until the world will be sorry that you retire.
Hittin' hard don't mean nothing if you don't find nothin' to hit.
When people access the use of force for the threat of violence they have, by definition, a new political power. An unwanted political power.
I'm at the beginning of it. I'm Elektra's last job before the story kicks off.
Unconsciousness, spontaneity, instinct. . . hold us to the earth and dictate the relatively good and useful.