"If we become increasingly humble about how little we know, we may be more eager to search."

“Human beings have a demonstrated talent for self-deception when their emotions are stirred.”

“Colonies are necessary to Germany. We shall get them through negotiation if possible; but if not, we shall take them.”

Source : "Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal" by the International Military Tribunal, Vol. 5, (p. 134), 1947.

“In the traditional Ikebana things always have to be asymmetrical, because in this they look more natural and balanced.”

“I have always made an effort to render every detail of my reality with the greatest accuracy; but I have never paid attention to whether my presentation of historical facts was an exact one.”

“Don't eat me. I am an inchworm. I am useful. I measure things.”

Source : Leo Lionni (1960). “Inch by Inch”

“I was always shy and had a huge fear of being onstage.”

Source : "Colbie Caillat" with Erin Clements, www.elle.com. July 1, 2009.

“I believe America's best days are ahead of us because I believe that the future belongs to freedom, not to fear.”

“I was a naturally aggressive left-back, a cut-throat tackler.”