Alexander esteemed it more kingly to govern himself than to conquer his enemies.

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.

Astonishment is the root of philosophy.

Oh God, let me not be cured of love, but let my passion grow! Let me love for love's sake!

My mind skidded round a very short track and passed the finish line in a matter of seconds without any sensible conclusion.

Positive thought + positive action = positive results.

When we are taught that safety lies always with sameness, then difference, of any kind, will appear as a threat

The fact that Washington has been a complete logjam for anything for the last six years has got to change because we need to have federal policy that really allows us to move quickly and nimbly.

And you are mine, and you will be mine. They will not get you. - Eric from Dead and Gone

What makes saintliness in my view, as distinguished from ordinary goodness, is a certain quality of magnanimity and greatness of soul that brings life within the circle of the heroic.

Scarlett, always save something to fear—even as you save something to love.

English is a really wonderful language and I urge you all to investigate it