In all sorts of government man is made to believe himself free, and to be in chains.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

There is seed time and harvest, choose to sow at the right time so as to have a bountiful harvest.

Rewards for good service should not be deferred a single day.

No human can be preceptor. Only God can be the preceptor. God is one. He is within this human body, and He teaches, guides the man from within. He shows His sportive forms through dreams.

We can't afford more top-down economics. What we need are policies that will grow and strengthen the middle class.

Not that they were that anxious to see Ronnie as President; they were afraid if he didn't get elected, he'd go back to acting.

The first and great commandment is: Don't let them scare you.

I think it was so unfair that people attacked Freida Pinto for being an Indian, playing a Palestinian.

The Graces was a great experience; it's great working with women, but we weren't put together in an organic way, and I think that's why we didn't stay together. There wasn't that natural friendship.

Radium could be very dangerous in criminal hands.

A soulmate is someone who has locks that fit our keys, and keys to fit our locks.