Cunning is the art of concealing our own defects, and discovering other people's weaknesses.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

The ultimate way to reduce stress is find the cause and melt it away with love.

God prefers bad verses recited with a pure heart to the finest verses chanted by the wicked.

It is quite common to meet people that live a few kilometers away from Mexico and that have never been there.

You can't change when you're defensive.

I'm a huge science fiction fan, and I'm a huge fan of J. Michael Straczynski.

The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing.

Since I was 15 I've felt kinda like... an old man.

Language is our body and our breath, our world and our thought, our perception and even out unconscious.

I don't think you can have a better secretary of the Treasury than Hank Paulson.