“Life always involves some logic in its manifestations, and logic, as a rule, excludes the versatility of life from its considerations.”

“Hundreds of wise men cannot make the world a heaven, but one idiot is enough to turn it into a hell.”

“Intelligence seeks reasons behind things. Wisdom looks for things behind reasons.”

“Truth is what reconciles thought and experience.”

“The biggest challenge for human mind is human mind.”

“A mind can be empty of thoughts but a heart cannot be void of feelings.”

“Nature provides exceptions to every rule.”

“A rule without exceptions is an instrument capable of doing mischief to the innocent and bringing grief -- as well as injustice -- to those who should gain exemptions from the rule's functioning.”

“What do you think? Overkill?""I don't believe there is any such thing.But in this case, 'yes, overkill.”

“This was about more than semantics; it represented a dangerous shift in perspective.Rio was not at war, I pointed out; and even if it were, wars have rules.”

“Rules are for people with the luxury of time.”

“Rules are for those who can't think of a better way.”