Instead of using medicine, better fast today.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

A heart filled with anger has no room for love.

Privacy seems not an illusion for those who want to believe in secrecy principle.

A professional is a man who can do his job when he doesn't feel like it

I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.

To survive, to avert what we have termed future shock, the individual must become infinitely more adaptable and capable than ever before.

I don't like listening to my music, not even new pieces. Generally, they sound pretty much like I expected them to sound, so it's what I wanted, and that's it.

One similarity I see between peers and some of the people who read my books is that comics were definitely an outlet for us.

In the achievement of greater performances, of beating formidable rivals, the athlete defeats fear and conquers himself.

I am very sorry if I have caused any offence. It was a poor choice of costume.

The first point of courtesy must always be truth.