But only in their dreams can men be truly free. ‘Twas always thus and always thus will be.

There’s a time for daring and there’s a time for caution, and a wise man understands which is called for.

When you read, don’t just consider what the author thinks, consider what you think.

We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.

Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.