For men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.

We Greeks believe that a man who takes no part in public affairs is not merely lazy, but good for nothing

Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

When the devil comes knocking on your door simply say "Jesus, it's for you.

Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.

As a writer, all you want to do is write for great actors. That's all.

I think with romantic comedies it's a lot about tone, because different romantic comedies have different tones.

Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.

The best things in life are clean living, good works, and big saphires. And not in that order.

First you imitate, then you innovate.

There are three things in the world that he held in the smallest esteem - slugs, poets and caddies with hiccups.

Our tradition in this country has not been to deny health information to interested individuals when they claim that they can handle it and are willing to pay for the cost of getting it.

Life is a classroom -- only those who are willing to be lifelong learners will move to the head of the class.