Nature and wisdom never are at strife.

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.

Fear not the unknown. It is a sea of possibilities.

Beware of those who clam to have all the answers.

Success is boring... failure is exciting and more entertaining.

It is better to forget about yourself altogether.

I believe nothing merely because Calvin taught it, but because I have found his teaching in the Word of God.

Casting a film is to me one of the most important things next to the writing. If you cast it properly everything takes place very easily. If you cast it improperly you're fighting an uphill battle.

The person who insists on using yesterday's methods in today's world won't be in business tomorrow

I make music to process - because I have to, not for praise or accolades or reactions.

I only need to know one thing. Am I going to need the flamethrower?

Is this just what you do? You start to get involved, get scared when the emotions are too much, and then dream up any excuse you can to run? Or to invite the other person to dump you?