For so remarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises whoever courts him, and admires whoever will not bend before him.

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.

intrusive government and layer upon layer of regulatory red tape. When

Life is all about flexibility”.

I will follow anyone and tell everyone my message because it is urgent: Please humanity Protect Yazidis.

Your hate will be your bitter end.

We believe that peace is at hand.

In 1994, when I went back to Haiti from exile, we established a Commission for Truth and Justice and Reconciliation. I passed the documents to the next government, and I never heard about it again.

Writers should take advantage of their surroundings, if only to trigger memories that juice their writing.

Oh Esperanza!' said Isabel, jumping up and down and clapping.'I think my heart is dancing.

I'm happy with the way everyone presents themselves onstage.

I think Canadians, they may be offended that I pointed out that they're stalking us. But at least we're paying attention.