In the second century of the Christian era, the empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilized portion of mankind.

And the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

Imam Hussain's sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of rightousness.

I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect.

The various modes of worship which prevailed in the Roman world were all considered by the people as equally true; by the philosopher as equally false; and by the magistrate as equally useful.

And thus toleration produced not only mutual indulgence, but even religious concord. The superstition of the people was not embittered theological rancor.

Let us read with method, and propose to ourselves an end to which our studies may point. The use of reading is to aid us in thinking.

In the end, they wanted security more than they wanted freedom.

Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.

Vicissitudes of fortune, which spares neither man nor the proudest of his works, which buries empires and cities in a common grave.

We improve ourselves by victories over ourselves. There must be contest, and we must win.

Facing the backside of the future is the only way to move forward

God's heart…is not that we escape our lot, but that we learn to thrive in the midst of it.

Don’t be afraid of an endless road, but the road with an end!

A lot of people are waking up to human history, but so many people have been conditioned by the government controlled media to think that it's cool not to care.

I think racism is a terrible thing. I think we should all learn to hate each other on a individual basis.

Our glories float between the earth and heaven Like clouds which seem pavilions of the sun, And are the playthings of the casual wind.

The Americans are certainly hero-worshipers, and always take their heroes from the criminal classes.

Where shall the word be found, where will the word / Resound? Not here, there is not enough silence.

And be grateful. Our scars have the power to remind us that the past was real.

If I suddenly disappear from the music world, you might see Hikaru Utada working as a helper at some inn in Atami.