Plato used to say to Xenocrates the philosopher, who was rough and morose, "Good Xenocrates, sacrifice to the Graces.

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.

I’ve always believed writing ads is the second most profitable form of writing. The first is ransom notes…

I suppose longevity requires giving up life's pleasures, one by one, until there's nothing left.

Ethics are so annoying. I avoid them on principle.

From the errors of others a wise man corrects his own.

I think we live in a very competitive world, and I love competition.

Take Texas the way Texas takes bourbon. Straight. It goes down easier.

I appreciate subtlety. I have never enjoyed a kiss in front of the camera. There's nothing to it except not getting your lipstick smeared.

I'm the kind of guy who looks to be in first at the end of the season.

Maybe happiness was an hourglass already running out, the grains tipping, sifting past each other. Maybe it was a state of mind.

You really get tired in one area of your life, and then you start questioning your whole existence.