I have heard that Tiberius used to say that that man was ridiculous, who after sixth years, appealed to a physician.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

Not that I can think of. In fact, I have never met anyone who didn’t like gargoyles.

Loving ourselves is not some frothy sentiment. Nor is it an egotistical self-centerdness. It is obedience, obedience to the commandments of God that have to do with self.

They do everything to make you fail

There are times when a lover longs to be also a father and a brother: he is jealous of the years he hasn't shared.

I asked mom if I was a gifted child. She said they certainly wouldn't have paid for me.

Ah! two desires toss about The poet's feverish blood; One drives him to the world without, And one to solitude.

Read about some squirrelly guy who claims that he just don't believe in fighting, and I wonder how long the rest of us can count on being free.

Don't be encumbered by history, just go out and do something wonderful.

No matter what I choose to become, I believe I can change the world. And as I am striving to change the world, I will be happy.

Virtue is beauty, but the beauteous evil. Are empty trunks o'erflourished by the devil.