Prosperity is not just scale adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.

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.

Life's a gloomy puddle, until you start jumping in it.

The act of writing is the act of discovering what you believe.

black identities are diverse and complex…

I'm pretty boring with pizza toppings. I only ever eat margherita. If it's ever anything else then I'll just go 'mmm', pretend to eat it, then throw it in the bin.

The Middle East with two thirds of the world's oil and lowest cost, is still where the prize ultimately lies.

You can get through very serious and sometimes horrible and sometimes embarrassing and very awkward situations with humor. It gives us a way out.

When we let God be God and work through us, we experience both a sense of serenity and excitement.

A compliment makes someone feel good about themselves. A catcall is harassment.

Music is one of the only inanimate things we have left. It can still be mystical, magical and awe-inspiring

Parts of our bodies are replace every day, every week..etc... Within a few years we have a brand new body.