In quarreling, the truth is always lost.

From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.

Pardon one offence, and you encourage the commission of many.

One ungrateful person does an injury to all needy people.

Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.

Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.

Tears gratify a savage nature, they do not melt it.

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.

Never promise more than you can perform.

The sun gave us our eyes to see the beauty of nature, his creation, through his light.

The failure of the nation lies in the failure of its citizens.

Private-equity and hedge-fund guys typically come into a situation of mediocrity, where rapid change may result in a profit.

Why do we always fight?” she whispered. “You know why.” Yeah, she did. “It’s science.” “Combustible chemistry,” he agreed. “Dangerous.

I'm still trying to figure out what the right line is between myself and the people I play. Sometimes I go too far one way or too far the other.

There are no perfect men in this world, only perfect intentions.

I decline to go fox hunting.

The pope once again ripped - I mean, really ripped - capitalism and Americans' immigration policy at the Mexican border, before he boarded the plane and returned to Italy.

Oh God, make me good, but not yet.

I wrote my first book when I was 22 years old. I have a way with words and I love to write. I can write without getting writers block so I knew, it was a gift.