Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]

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.

The first time he wrapped his arms around her and bent his head to caress her lips with his, she was caught by surprise and felt a breathless tingle shoot through her. Was this it, she wondered?

There is no such thing as can't.

In the darkness things always go away from you. Memory holds you down while regret and sorrow kick hell out of you. The only help you'll get is a few hard drinks and morning.

La fortuna juega a favor de una mente preparada

I had a different upbringing - my dad worked three jobs. You know, it wasn't as easy as they had it.

To be rich you have to know what it is to be poor. Getting financially literate is part of the price you have to pay to become rich

Single men in barricks don't grow into plaster saints.

If you're a bird, be an early bird. But if you're a worm, sleep late.

If you want to get something done, give it to a busy man.

There is no abiding success without commitment.