Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because read more

Most of the things we decide are not what we know to be the best. We say yes, merely because we are driven into a corner and must say somethign. - Essays.

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any read more

I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

He that always gives way to others will end in having no principles of his own.

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.

The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.

Decisiveness is often the art of timely cruelty.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.

A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.

A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive read more

Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means read more

One's mind has a way of making itself up in the background, and it suddenly becomes clear what one means to do.