No more good must be attempted than the nation can bear

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.

We can only bear the fruit of patience when we have something to be patient about.

Peace is the first thing the angels sang.

Youll have the same problems when I walk out, as you had when I walked in... unless you let me take your problems with me.

When an image is said to be singular, it is meant that it is absolutely determinate in all respects. Every possible character, or the negative thereof, must be true of such an image.

Golf is the only sport that a professional can enjoy playing with his friends.

I am no stranger to working hard. I have done it all my life. As a result I have become accustomed to expecting success in everything I do. Some people call me lucky, but I know better.

People who learn to control inner experience will be able to determine the quality of their lives, which is as close as any of us can come to being happy.

Writing for adults often means just increasing the swearing - but find an alternative to swearing and you've probably got a better line.

Fail early, fail often, in order to succeed sooner.

Music, moody food Of us that trade in love.