If they listen to the military people, we probably wouldn't be having an ISIS right now.
Whatever the State saith is a lie; whatever it hath is a theft: all is counterfeit in it, the gnawing, sanguinary, insatiate monster.
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.
Insanity in individuals is something rare - but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.
Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.
There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.
I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.
I am breathing in and out. Realizing this, I began to notice that each moment was not without its beauty.
My nearest and dearest have always been very careful. I've never had to send Christmas present back yet.
That conduct often seems ridiculous the secret reasons of which are wise and solid.
Sometimes I think change is a good thing.