All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.

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.

I think my reputation will look after itself, " Holmes said. "If they hang me, Watson, I shall leave it to you to persuade your readers that the whole thing was a misunderstanding.

Being a father, being a friend, those are the things that make me feel successful.

From the time they get up in the morning and flush the toilet, they're taxed. Then they go and get the cup of coffee, they're taxed....This goes on all day long. Tax, tax, tax.

Originality is for people with short memories

If there is any difficulty in what I write, it is because of the material I use. The thought is always simple.

I don't think the American people want unilateral government control over the entire health-care system.

I think it’s important to make all women feel like they’re princesses, because every girl is a princess. I’m serious.

... the Eucharist profoundly enables the grace of God to be received with all its glories and blessings.

True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.

A time will come when you're going to be numerous but your impact in the world will be like nothing