By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.

Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.

Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.

The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.

Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.

In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.

Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

In hindsight, events seem logical

Embracing weakness echoes resilience.

The brain is the hardware, and the mind is the software, with the totality always in action, hardware plus software.

Only love and compassion can bring true and lasting transformation

Before fighting for truth, find the truth.

Crows pick out the eyes of the dead, when the dead have no longer need of them; but flatterers mar the soul of the living, and her eyes they blind.

As with most things in life, Lady Maccon preferred the civilized exterior to the dark underbelly (with the exception of pork products, of course.)

There's sure no passion in the human soul, But finds its food in music.

I do not look upon human beings as good or bad.

When you come to New York you always get a buzz.