The mind of the Renaissance was not a pilgrim mind, but a sedentary city mind, like that of the ancients.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring.

Do not have evil-doers for friends, do not have low people for friends: have virtuous people for friends, have for friends the best of men.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

The passions grafted on wounded pride are the most inveterate; they are green and vigorous in old age.

Each religion, by the help of more or less myth, which it takes more or less seriously, proposes some method of fortifying the human soul and enabling it to make its peace with its destiny.

Intelligence is quickness in seeing things as they are.

Experience seems to most of us to lead to conclusions, but empiricism has sworn never to draw them.

Man is a gregarious animal, and much more so in his mind than in his body. He may like to go alone for a walk, but he hates to stand alone in his opinions.

The Difficult is that which can be done immediately; the Impossible that which takes a little longer.

It is always assumed by the empty-headed, who chatter about themselves for want of something better, that people who do not discuss their affairs openly must have something to hide.

I wish I had been a better mother and a more compassionate and understanding wife in both of my marriages.

Regarding the debate about faith and works: It's like asking which blade in a pair of scissors is most important.

I think we're all fighting for the day in which partisan politics is no longer something that is used to attack women's access to health care.

I enjoy being active, but I look forward to the day when I can retire to the Internet.

Large sums were paid for the use of money, because the available amount of gold and silver was far less than was needed to carry on the commercial transactions of the times.

All countries have problems with China's economic power.

Women can't do everything at the same time, we need to understand milestones in our lives comes in segments.

An honest man always values earning honor over wealth.

Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.