A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a No, sweetens a truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself.

The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

Dreams will get you nowhere, a good kick in the pants will take you a long way.

He that can live alone resembles the brute beast in nothing, the sage in much, and God in everything.

It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards.

Self-reflection is the school of wisdom.

The wise have a solid sense of silence and the ability to keep a storehouse of secrets. Their capacity and character are respected.

Know or listen to those who know.

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing.

There are friendships merely for pleasure, some for the exchange of ideas. Rarest are those friends of one's inmost self.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity.

Similar to a butterfly, I've gone through a metamorphosis, been released from my dark cocoon, embraced my wings, and soared!

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

I imposed black; it still going strong today, for black wipes out everything else around

James Comey better hope that there are no "tapes" of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press!

One thing that you hope for when you want to be a musician is that you have that recognizable sound.

It was a sudden inspiration. But inspiration never came without a reason.

We are not called to bring a broken planet back to its created glory. But we are to call broken people back to their creator.

In this day and age, love is temporary and marriage is unnatural--the product of Madison Avenue advertising executives and television producers.

I'm a hard-working girl. I go to the office. I work a normal 9 to 5 job most days.

I think that cynicism can often be mistaken for wisdom.