Adversity deprives us of our judgment.

The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.

Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.

If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.

In valor there is hope.

When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

The most seditious is the most cowardly.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

After you have made the discovery of your own significance, you would then be able to find the reason to stay alive.

Your truest spiritual path will lead you to yourself for it is devoted to becoming.

You can always get the truth from an American statesman after he has turned 70 or given up all hope of the Presidency.

Vessels never give so great a sound as when they are empty.

Between memory and reality there are awkward discrepancies.

It is not more Europe or less Europe that we need. We need a better Europe.

The grass is not always greener on the other side. You learn to appreciate these people.

Rap's the occupation, but one day watch I'll be Pimp of the Nation.

The heavier our bodies, the higher our will, our spirit, rises above them.' 'The wearier we are, the more splendid the training.