A healer of others, himself diseased.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

I really want to play Princess Leia. Stick some big pastries on my head. Now that would be interesting.

The lure of flying is the lure of beauty.

We can truly see that consciousness is operating creatively even in biology, even in the evolution of species.

I truly believe that before I retire from public office, I'll be voting for a woman for president.

When it comes to disputes before the World Trade Organization, we generally win.

The Gods give with one hand and take with the other.

Karate is a defensive art from beginning to end.

If you do the best you can, you never have to look back.

Fate likes to tease paranoids.'

I feel comfortable in places like London. You get many cultures in L.A. but it's strangely segregated.