It is wise to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.

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.

Could we wear spandex and blow things up?

It is the certainty that they possess the truth that makes men cruel.

Be optimistic and enthusiastic about your dreams.

Some people value sentiments over diamonds.

The discovery that the universe has no purpose need not prevent a human being from having one.

I think that anything you feel strange or nervous about, you weren't cut out to do.

I think once you sort of cross over and you realize what books can be - and if they mean something to you - there's just no stopping you.

Every human being has a personal legend to be fulfilled, and this is our reason for being in the world. This personal legend manifests itself in our enthusiasm for the task.

All schoolchildren are hostages to red tape and fiscal insufficiency.

Oh yeah, that's the Holy Grail, Pirates of the Caribbean. Johnny Depp, he's the real deal, isn't he? He doesn't get the girl, and he doesn't care.