The love of liberty is the love of others the love of power is the love of ourselves.

The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.

A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

Grace has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

There is no prejudice so strong as that which arises from a fancied exemption from all prejudice.

Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.

Fashion is gentility running away from vulgarity and afraid of being overtaken

I'm not smart, but I like to observe. Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.

Wisdom is the reward for surviving our own stupidity.

Don't need a magic carpet to soar or wings to fly. I simply close my eyes and place my soul against the sky.

Plucking a flower and giving it to someone is not an act of kindness

Do the things that you always wanted to, without me there to hold you back, don't think just do, more than anything I want to see you go, take a glorious bite out of the whole world

No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.

The media is either our salvation or our death.

I'm not prepared to make any multi-decade commitments.

This not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more, Sempronius, we'll deserve it.

What is writing, no matter how lavish the pieces, if it says nothing of the truth, cares little for the heart, and is merely subservient to the pleasure of showing one's brilliance.

If you are truly present and know how to take care of the present moment as best you can, you are doing your best for the future already.