A gentleman is mindful no less of the freedom of others than of his own dignity.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

The only thing that white people have that black people need, or should want, is power-and no one holds power forever.

I want to continue to speak out on issues that matter to me. I want to have even more of a voice.

I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.

I intend to defeat ISIS, to do so in a coalition with majority Muslim nations.

The thieves and killers are goin' to have guns, so if the honest men don't have 'em they just make it easier for the vicious.

I can't get over my disappointment in not being a boy.

Educating all of our children must be one of our most urgent priorities. We all know that education, more than anything else, improves our chances of building better lives.

And I started to cry again, realizing that it must be changing him, too, this man who was kind enough to be a soul but strong as only a human could be.

Law is often the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual.

Do not mistake desire for love. Desire leaves home in a frantic search for one gratification after another. Love is at home with itself.