The man who is completely wise and virtuous has no need of glory, except so far as it disposes and eases his way to action by the greater trust that it procures him.

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.

Depression is real. It happens. We go through it. Hold onto yourself in those moments.

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

You will not forestall my judgement!

There's a certain urgency that comes from the records of the early 60s before overdubbing and multitracking came into play.

Even famous people - are most concerned of all with what people who are close to them think. And the sociopath is generally not concerned with that at all.

India has an enormous amount of AIDS awareness.

I can make a movie about Lee Harvey Oswald and make you feel what he feels and make you understand why he believes what he believes. That doesn't mean I think you should go out and shoot JFK.

The evils of war are great in their endurance, and have a long reckoning for ages to come.

I think it's possible to be multi-rooted, rather like a banyan tree, without being deracinated.

I loved, loved, loved the fight that I got to do with Matthew Bomer, who plays Bryce, when we did the fight scene that was back to back in the Buy More.