Georg C. Lichtenberg

Once we know our weaknesses they cease to do us any harm.

Man is a masterpiece of creation if for no other reason than that, all the weight of evidence for determinism notwithstanding, he believes he has free will.

Perhaps in time the so-called Dark Ages will be thought of as including our own.

The course of business shapes public opinion.

I'd date someone younger or older; age doesn't matter to me. Or looks, really - it's all about maturity.

Without effective protection of the citizens' right to property, it will be difficult to attract and accumulate valuable capital.