Many difficulties which nature throws in our way, may be smoothed away by the exercise of intelligence.

Rome has grown since its humble beginnings that it is now overwhelmed by its own greatness.

The populace is like the sea motionless in itself, but stirred by every wind, even the lightest breeze.

Men are slower to recognize blessings than evils.

A fraudulent intent, however carefully concealed at the outset, will generally, in the end, betray itself.

Adversity makes men remember God.

There is always more spirit in attack than in defence.

Shared danger is the strongest of bonds; it will keep men united in spite of mutual dislike and suspicion.

The old Romans all wished to have a king over them because they had not yet tasted the sweetness of freedom.

There is nothing worse than being ashamed of parsimony or poverty.

Great contests generally excite great animosities.

Lets be sheep of God, not sheep of men.

Wealth in money, mineral resources are not the real wealth. The true wealth of nation is the character of her people.

...you want things to remain the same, which they never can, and so you’re wounded by your own feelings & resentful others don’t seem to care...

And it is the way with us that you may express disapproval of the sun or the moon, or anything you like, but God preserve you from touching the Liberals! Heaven forbid!

I haven't read a review of one of my films for the best part of 10 years.

People want government to solve problems, but government is often the cause of the problem.

It was easier to do Shakespeare than a lot of modern movie scripts that are so poorly written.

I do not think anyone should feel pressured into doing it but I am the sucker who will stop on the street and sign up to direct debits.

My hand feels touched as well as it touches; reality says this, and nothing more.

Respect authority while questioning it.