Even a nod from a person who is esteemed is of more force than a thousand arguments or studied sentences from others.

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.

...you want the sweetness of our beginning without the bitterness of our struggle - what are you asking - do you want light without shadow? ...

The Bible is the only Book in the world that predicts the future. The Bible is more modern than tomorrow morning’s newspaper.

A church debt is the devil's salary.

The flower that smells the sweetest is shy and lowly.

They appear to have had a higher voter turnout in Iraq than we did in our recent federal elections, and we didnt have terrorists threatening to kill our families if we voted.

We will export death and violence to the four corners of the earth in defense of our great nation.

I'm not a big fan of mediocre.

Moment after moment, completely devote yourself to listening to your inner voice.

The more success I have with track and field the bigger my brand is. So I would say I'm more of a brand now, trying to build for the future.

Cash never makes us happy, but it's better to have the money burning a hole in Berkshire's pocket than resting comfortably in someone else's.