He who has once begun to live by rapine always finds reasons for taking what is not his.

The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.

Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.

I desire to go to Hell and not to Heaven. In the former I shall enjoy the company of popes, kings and princes, while in the latter are only beggars, monks and apostles

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted.

Men are so stupid and concerned with their present needs, they will always let themselves be deceived.

It is just as difficult and dangerous to try to free a people that wants to remain servile as it is to enslave a people that wants to remain free.

Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good.

A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one's own ignorance.

Power is the pivot on which everything hinges. He who has the power is always right; the weaker is always wrong.

You‘ve been given the innate power to shape your life.

The true lessons to be learned from Albert Speer are those that help us to recognize the Albert Speers living amongst us.

To Be who you want to Be - Don't Wonder... Just Surrender! -RVM

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

Most kids don't get to go their parents' wedding.

Upper classes are a nation's past; the middle class is its future.

I do not get involved in the game to think that it is a future transition for me getting back into the ring. It was not my intention. I've stated many times that I did it for my son.

My sport is biking. I'm not much of a gym person, but I like being outside - hiking, canoeing, camping.

I expect that you must receive top marks at school, young lady." Madeleine smiled as she stirred her tea. "There are always rewards for those who state the obvious frequently and with conviction.

When we fall in love and we have a first kiss with someone, we never ever imagine that someday that could be a last kiss.