“The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think.”

“Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”

“The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained to liberation from the self.”

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery each day. Never lose a holy curiosity.”

“Try to become not a man of success, but try rather to become a man of value.”

“Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

“When in doubt, tell the truth.”

“The old believe everything; the middle-aged suspect everything; the young know everything.”

“Men marry because they are tired; women because they are curious. Both are disappointed.”

“Oh, Diamond! Diamond! thou little knowest what mischief thou hast done!”

“I have no idea. People who boast about their IQ are losers.”