In making a speech one must study three points: first, the means of producing persuasion; second, the language; third the proper arrangement of the various parts of the speech.

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.

Adventure is worthwhile.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.

The important thing is this: to be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.

Fear generates anger, and fear generates violence, and those were part of what built the Saudi state.

Perfect soldier, perfect gentleman never gave offence to anyone not even the enemy.

If you're a writer, you're always working.

Throughout history, every period of enlightenment has been accompanied by darkness, pushing in opposition. Such are laws of nature and balance.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.

In war, the stronger overcomes the weaker. In business, the stronger imparts strength to the weaker.

It is not right or manly to lie even about Satan.

I've been to Hell. You've only read about it.

I think making a good film shot is joyful.