He who is bent on doing evil can never want occasion.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Never promise more than you can perform.

Generosity does not come from wealth. Wealth comes from the flowers of kindness and love.

The truth is that most of life will unfold in accordance with forces far outside your control, regardless of what your mind says about it.

It's important for someone who could play the game - and win - to say: 'the game isn't worth shit.

There are many countries but few nations. We are committed to building Nigeria into a most desirable nation to live

She kept reminding me she was at a wedding, which didn’t really help my emotional state, if you know what I mean.

Keeping your head above the water only works if the air is clean.

When we do for others, we can't help but be touched by the love and generosity we thought we were giving away.

Let's be cautious about dreaming up extreme scenarios. The situation in Iraq is still salvageable.

Great talents have some admirers, but few friends.

A man has no more right to say an uncivil thing than to act one; no more right to say a rude thing to another than to knock him down.