I would rather excel in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and possessions.

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.

What you conquer within you conquer without.

Tell me something only you know and make a new friend.

There are very, very few brands that will be brave enough to really, completely take a step back and not to try and control what is considered beautiful.

Honest unaffected distrust of human abilities under all circumstances is the surest sign of strength of mind.

I write to cover a frame of ideas.

Dear Father, take my heart on a prayer journey today to erase the distance between those I love and me. Amen.

It is necessary to curb the power of government. This is the task of all constitutions, bills of rights and laws. This is the meaning of all struggles which men have fought for liberty.

Is Hopper celebrating with you?” “Hopper? Why would—” My mouth snapped shut for a few moments. “Oh. I, uh, kind of forgot about him.

I just want to say something. 655,000 Iraqi civilians are dead. Who are the terrorists?

I've always been able to do sprinkles of hip-hop here and there in all my albums, but I'm not sure how my fans are gonna feel about coming out first with something that's so hip-hop.