Choose what is best, and habit will make it pleasant and easy.

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.

Too much war, hatred and fear in the world.Desperately needed: More art, love and poetry.

No more can this Angel teach her, Yet, this guiding wing shall not forsake ...

When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life now that I am old I know that it is.

Creative Writing was not a form of psychotherapy, in ways both sublime and ridiculuous, it clearly was, precisely that.

Done so many evil things in the name of love, it's a crying shame. I never did see no fire that could put out a flame.

No one knows ish about ish, though some ish does get much closer to the real ish.

Tremble not before the free man, but before the slave who has chains to break.

Donald Trump has made an incredible connection with everyday Americans.

The true success is to labour.

No one wants a masterpiece knocking around when your own book is looking for attention.