He that shuns trifles must shun the world.

I will neither yield to the song of the siren nor the voice of the hyena, the tears of the crocodile nor the howling of the wolf.

Let no man value at a little price A virtuous woman's counsel; her winged spirit Is feathered often times with heavenly words, And, like her beauty, ravishing and pure.

Flatterers look like friends, as wolves like dogs.

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry and wise.

Be free all worthy spirits, and stretch yourselves, for greatness and for height.

An Englishman, being flattered, is a lamb; threatened, a lion.

The best way to accomplish something is to just do it, and then find the courage afterward.

Love is Natures second sun.

Fair words never hurt the tongue.

Young men think old men are fools, but old men know young men are fools.

When you finally learn that you are not the smartest person in the room- you will build a better product, have better relationships, and eliminate wasted time.

If you can bow in front of the justice at the height of your power, it means that you are really a just person!

An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backwards. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it's going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming.

We’re all free agents in this noncoercive class system, and Brooks eventually concludes that worrying about the problems faced by workers is yet another deluded affectation of the blue-state rich.

Outsider means "I will accept the possibility that I don't have responsibility for what is happening inside my domain."

To own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds, and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do.

At some time, here or hereafter, every account must be settled, and every debt paid in full.

The fear inside of loneliness: That only what others have is real.

Cleveland is really good about recognizing its artists because of the Arts Council.

I probably watch movies more than I actually listen to music, I think.