Many evil men are rich, and good men poor, but we shall not exchange with them our excellence for riches.

A half truth is the worst of all lies,because it can be defended in partiality.

In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.

He who has learned how to obey will know how to command.

Laws are like spider's webs: If some poor weak creature comes up against them, it is caught; but a big one can break through and get away.

Seek to learn constantly while you live; do not wait in the faith that old age by itself will bring wisdom.

Society is well governed when its people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the law.

We can have justice whenever those who have not been injured by injustice are as outraged by it as those who have been.

Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day.

The ideal state is that in which an injury done to the least of its citizens is an injury done to all.

In all things that you do, consider the end.

Be Sure To Notice When You're Happy

...as you know, I don't believe in fear, just an invention by men so they get all the money and good jobs...

He threw the knife at Karian’s face, deliberately catching his temple. “Sons of Kings shouldn’t play with sharp toys.

Sadness had reigned in undisputed sovereignty over his shadowed childhood.

I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love." ~ Gandalf (J. R. R. Tolkein ~ The Hobbit)

Mary Kay knew that when you put people first and then surround them with processes and disciplines that recognize their efforts, performance will soar.

I worked with Sidney Lumet years ago, and we had a long rehearsal process, and he would tape out the entire set on the stage, so I stole that from him.

Every year in consulting is like three years in the corporate world because you have multiple clients, multiple issues - you grow so much.

One thing I'd like to do is angel investing in small companies. That's what's exciting, and if you are lucky to have a bit of money, you can take those risks.

As the proportion of people reaching higher states of consciousness increases, this inertia will decrease, and at the same time a supportive momentum in the new direction will start building up.