In all things that you do, consider the end.

A half truth is the worst of all lies,because it can be defended in partiality.

In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.

He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.

Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

We can have justice whenever those who have not been injured by injustice are as outraged by it as those who have been.

Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day.

The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.

In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.

If I hear any more loud voices, you will both be auctioned off on eBay. I could use the extra money.

When he entered the Oval Office - by fate, not by design - Citizen Ford knew that he was not perfect, just as he knew he was not perfect when he left. But what president ever was?

I place an enormous premium on loyalty. If someone betrays me, I can forgive them rationally, but emotionally I have found it impossible to do so.

I got an email from my ex, telling me that she has AIDS. I didn't know how to comfort her, so I just wrote back I know.

That was awesome. I wasn't expecting it and when I got the call I got nervous for a second. But I was just really excited.

We compel the electron to assume a definite position. We ourselves produce the results of the measurement.

I think I always play good, always played solid.

Teaching writing puts you on the point of a pin in terms of what you want your own writing to be.

Reading is also a creative activity if you're doing it right. You can learn more from a story that's left the tracks than from a successful story.

I enjoy playing at the heart of it is just a kid who really loves playing the game of basketball.