It is useless to attack men who could not be controlled even if conquered, while failure would leave us in an even worse position.

The strong do what they have to do and the weak accept what they have to accept.

The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.

We must remember that one man is much the same as another, and that he is best who is trained in the severest school.

Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and respect of self, in turn, is the chief element in courage.

Most people, in fact, will not take the trouble in finding out the truth, but are much more inclined to accept the first story they hear.

You should punish in the same manner those who commit crimes with those who accuse falsely.

When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.

We Greeks believe that a man who takes no part in public affairs is not merely lazy, but good for nothing

Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.

Hope is an expensive commodity. It makes better sense to be prepared.

Try to be patient and wait for God time to come and see how thing will work for you. Keep trying and never stop trying because there's no harm in that and one day you will hit your target.

Being perfect is what's stopping you from being good.

Writing, the art of communicating thoughts to the mind through the eye, is the great invention of the world.

There are a lot of people who are doing wonderful things, quietly, with no motive of greed, or hostility toward other people, or delusions of superiority.

I played 100 shows before I got paid

It is not necessary that one should humble oneself to deserve assistance, it is sufficient that one should suffer.

If you follow all of the rules, you'll miss all of the fun.

He is not coming back." And it hurt.It hurt until she was a mass of pain,worse than it had been when she thought he was dead. More all consuming. Ravaging her insides.

Neglect of duty does not cease, by repetition, to be neglect of duty.

If I see a fashion show with literal influences, it doesn't make me think any more. It doesn't make me dream.